Location & Surroundings
Kanungu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 833 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 67 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 600 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 66 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 36' 53" S, 20° 13' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 833 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 215 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:43
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,008.2 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 37.1 | 0.3 | 31 | 27 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 1.8 | 33 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 53 | 175.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 28 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.51 / 0.53 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 323 | 67 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 34 | 29.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.3 | 1.8 | 1 | 27 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 794.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 1.2 | 20 | 43 | 1,009.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 63 | 181.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 280 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.66 / 0.76 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 299 | 69 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 43 | 27.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.5 | 1.9 | 350 | 30 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 765.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 0.7 | 41 | 48 | 1,009.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 21 | 116.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 270 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 1.57 / 1.63 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.4 | 260 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 20 | 25.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.5 | 2.4 | 343 | 31 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 806.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanungu?
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanungu today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kanungu?
Local time is 22:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanungu?
Kanungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanungu?
DEM 833 m.
Where is Kanungu located?
It is at -6.61475, 20.22291 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.