Location & Surroundings
Kaponda is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,247 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipushi, 10 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1560 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: Kapondo · Kaponde
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
11° 45' 30" S, 27° 20' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1247 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:01
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kaponda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaponda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
0.59 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 | 24.1 | 1.7 | 35 | 59 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 2.0 | 115 | 30 | 1,009.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 60 | 660.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 0.6 | 111 | 71 | 1,014.5 | 0.77 / 0.81 | 26 | 196.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 0 | 84 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.8 | 155 | 69 | 1,018.2 | 0.05 / 0.59 | 70 | 52.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 3.4 | 137 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 16 | 290.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 4.0 | 27 | 86 | 1,017.0 | 2.00 / 2.41 | 99 | 313.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 143 | 73 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 2.8 | 128 | 52 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 2.5 | 54 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 684.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 84 | 43 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 162.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.7 | 278 | 79 | 1,013.8 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.9 | 1.6 | 272 | 52 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 44 | 86.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaponda?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaponda today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Kaponda?
Local time is 15:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kaponda?
Kaponda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaponda?
DEM 1,247 m.
Where is Kaponda located?
It is at -11.75823, 27.34322 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaponda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.