Location & Surroundings
Kanungu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 722 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 54 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 830 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 52 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° 21' 55" S, 22° 31' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 722 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 304 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:00
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.3 | 1.4 | 348 | 62 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 2.3 | 30 | 27 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 649.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 3.5 | 339 | 51 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 287 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.1 | 317 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 31.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.1 | 2.3 | 19 | 25 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 771.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 312 | 59 | 1,009.8 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 85 | 198.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.4 | 0 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 2.5 | 293 | 64 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 37.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.3 | 1.9 | 30 | 23 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 796.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.0 | 331 | 61 | 1,010.1 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 72 | 133.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.7 | 324 | 79 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 1.9 | 266 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 38.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanungu?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 06:24 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Kanungu?
Local time is 18:00. 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 722 m.
Where is Kanungu located?
It is at -6.36518, 22.52661 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.