Location & Surroundings
Kapele is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 715 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabinda, 54 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1085 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 48 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° 3' 0" S, 24° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 715 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 17:52
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Kapele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.2 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 | 21.4 | 1.6 | 222 | 92 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 0.5 | 175 | 63 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 396.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 274 | 92 | 1,010.6 | 2.25 / 2.25 | 71 | 225.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 1.4 | 242 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.26 / 2.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.6 | 230 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 67.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 2.3 | 326 | 44 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 874.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 4 | 72 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 93 | 134.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 252 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 2.08 / 2.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 1.1 | 260 | 82 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 100 | 43.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 2.0 | 161 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 1.88 / 2.76 | 100 | 689.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 45 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.76 | 54 | 100.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.4 | 63 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 1.5 | 355 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 85 | 26.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapele?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 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 Kapele today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kapele?
Local time is 17:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapele?
Kapele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapele?
DEM 715 m.
Where is Kapele located?
It is at -6.05000, 24.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.