Location & Surroundings
Kapashika is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 627 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 44 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 640 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 47 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° 1' 1" S, 20° 49' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 627 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:31
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kapashika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapashika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 443 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.00 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 | 22.1 | 1.6 | 22 | 93 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 338 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 300 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.9 | 1.6 | 359 | 52 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 442.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 1.3 | 115 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 186.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 353 | 97 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 0.5 | 23 | 86 | 1,013.7 | 0.04 / 0.14 | 99 | 29.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.1 | 2.3 | 357 | 34 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 818.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 0.4 | 137 | 74 | 1,009.5 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 25 | 218.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 283 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 0.41 / 0.97 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 360 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.03 / 0.99 | 60 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.7 | 1.6 | 328 | 45 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 764.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 1.2 | 193 | 90 | 1,010.3 | 0.70 / 0.82 | 31 | 114.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapashika?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 443 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kapashika today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kapashika?
Local time is 03:31. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapashika?
Kapashika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapashika?
DEM 627 m.
Where is Kapashika located?
It is at -6.01704, 20.82438 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapashika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.