Location & Surroundings
Kapenena is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 743 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 75 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 75 km away.
Overview
Kapenena is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 32' 0" S, 22° 12' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 743 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:08
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kapenena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapenena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
61 %
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 | 21.2 | 0.4 | 179 | 86 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.8 | 305 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 22.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 2.1 | 44 | 30 | 1,008.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 96 | 682.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.0 | 246 | 61 | 1,010.2 | 0.39 / 0.42 | 66 | 180.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.2 | 302 | 70 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 288 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.5 | 1.7 | 355 | 26 | 1,007.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 736.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.0 | 236 | 58 | 1,009.8 | 0.61 / 0.62 | 78 | 196.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 1.2 | 277 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 1.84 / 2.46 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 0.5 | 240 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.10 | 56 | 36.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.3 | 0.5 | 138 | 26 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 706.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 233 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 2.38 / 2.39 | 100 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 1.2 | 279 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 2.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapenena?
Now 21.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 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 Kapenena today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kapenena?
Local time is 12:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapenena?
Kapenena is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kapenena?
DEM 743 m.
Where is Kapenena located?
It is at -6.53326, 22.20652 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapenena in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry