Location & Surroundings
Kapula is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 613 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, 27 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 905 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusambo Airport, 28 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
4° 44' 5" S, 23° 28' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 613 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 80 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:16
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kapula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 32.9 | 0.9 | 262 | 39 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 26 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 3.81 / 3.81 | 100 | 103.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 340 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 335 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 92 | 34.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 2.2 | 309 | 48 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 583.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 339 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 94 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 269 | 99 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 327 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.43 / 0.53 | 100 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.9 | 1.2 | 20 | 41 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 92 | 654.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.7 | 39 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 2.52 / 2.58 | 100 | 226.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 297 | 99 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 2.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 254 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 34.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.4 | 2.4 | 178 | 47 | 1,008.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 600.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapula?
Now 32.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 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 Kapula today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kapula?
Local time is 01:16. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapula?
Kapula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapula?
DEM 613 m.
Where is Kapula located?
It is at -4.73468, 23.47822 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.