Location & Surroundings
Kapita is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 973 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwansabombwe, 86 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1575 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasenga Airport, 43 km away.
Overview
Kapita is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 23' 13" S, 28° 13' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 973 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 18:43
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Nearby
Weather in Kapita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 37.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (146 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 24.8 | 1.9 | 146 | 32 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.5 | 2.0 | 167 | 13 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 876.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 174 | 23 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 301.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 2.3 | 206 | 34 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 2.5 | 121 | 29 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 65.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.0 | 1.9 | 114 | 11 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 885.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.6 | 150 | 18 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 304.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 2.0 | 195 | 28 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.3 | 2.7 | 128 | 27 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.6 | 1.1 | 96 | 11 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 891.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 0.8 | 118 | 21 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 293.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.8 | 205 | 27 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 1.7 | 109 | 24 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapita?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 37.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 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 Kapita today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Kapita?
Local time is 18:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapita?
Kapita is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kapita?
DEM 973 m.
Where is Kapita located?
It is at -10.38700, 28.22156 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapita in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry