Location & Surroundings
Kapongo is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 887 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 115 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 14 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
7° 17' 16" S, 22° 28' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 887 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:06
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Kapongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.86 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 | 19.3 | 1.8 | 150 | 97 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.3 | 350 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 1.0 | 115 | 42 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 485.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 139 | 60 | 1,009.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 11 | 348.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.0 | 335 | 91 | 1,010.0 | 0.84 / 0.86 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 266 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.0 | 1.7 | 22 | 34 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 861.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 2.4 | 90 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 3.30 / 3.30 | 100 | 165.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.4 | 1.3 | 248 | 98 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 2.2 | 285 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.4 | 0.9 | 14 | 37 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 820.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 74 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 1.57 / 1.57 | 100 | 227.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 2.3 | 319 | 93 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapongo?
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kapongo today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kapongo?
Local time is 13:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapongo?
Kapongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapongo?
DEM 887 m.
Where is Kapongo located?
It is at -7.28764, 22.46941 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.