Location & Surroundings
Kapata is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 906 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 115 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 860 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 22 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° 22' 15" S, 22° 27' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 906 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:54
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 29 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 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
4.07 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 | 21.8 | 1.3 | 3 | 89 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 0.5 | 148 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 146.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 328 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 225 | 91 | 1,016.9 | 2.59 / 2.59 | 83 | 55.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 2.2 | 190 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 1.48 / 4.07 | 93 | 769.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 1.7 | 269 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 2.78 | 100 | 201.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 0.3 | 214 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 253 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 73 | 41.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.0 | 3.4 | 304 | 63 | 1,009.3 | 2.14 / 2.71 | 82 | 820.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 22 | 95 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.65 | 100 | 244.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 0.3 | 47 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 0.19 / 1.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 0.2 | 214 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 1.07 / 2.91 | 100 | 43.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.4 | 63 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 4.01 / 6.92 | 100 | 225.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapata?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kapata today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Kapata?
Local time is 00:54. 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 906 m.
Where is Kapata located?
It is at -7.37077, 22.45288 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.