Location & Surroundings
Kapidi is a triangulation station in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,372 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fungurume, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1415 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, 97 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 45' 28" S, 26° 23' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1372 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:25
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Kapidi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapidi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (169 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 25.2 | 2.2 | 169 | 42 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 1.9 | 155 | 51 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 4.5 | 114 | 44 | 1,015.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 54 | 49.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.3 | 3.7 | 117 | 23 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 888.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 2.1 | 159 | 41 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 172.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 172 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 5.2 | 114 | 40 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.6 | 3.6 | 64 | 24 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 890.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.2 | 1.4 | 147 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 271.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 0.2 | 308 | 47 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 123 | 41 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 43.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 2.7 | 76 | 28 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 691.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.3 | 0.7 | 141 | 48 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 162.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapidi?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 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 Kapidi today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kapidi?
Local time is 02:25. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapidi?
Kapidi is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Kapidi?
DEM 1,372 m.
Where is Kapidi located?
It is at -10.75766, 26.39678 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapidi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.