Location & Surroundings
Kapata is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 746 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luputa, 33 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1005 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 32 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
7° 5' 1" S, 23° 59' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 746 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 02:06
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kapata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 35.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 W/m2.
Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,007.1 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 35.8 | 2.2 | 50 | 28 | 1,007.1 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 193 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 14 | 204.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 302 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 340 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 2.3 | 334 | 31 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 869.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 2.8 | 121 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 13.68 / 13.68 | 100 | 174.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 256 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 1.25 / 14.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.7 | 309 | 88 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 92 | 51.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.0 | 3.0 | 336 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.32 / 0.35 | 84 | 579.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 240 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 1.45 / 1.80 | 51 | 296.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.2 | 261 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 1.97 / 3.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 320 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 1.71 | 100 | 34.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.2 | 1.3 | 293 | 54 | 1,009.8 | 0.60 / 2.31 | 89 | 813.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapata?
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 35.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 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 Kapata today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kapata?
Local time is 02:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapata?
Kapata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapata?
DEM 746 m.
Where is Kapata located?
It is at -7.08350, 23.98596 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.