Location & Surroundings
Kapulula is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 632 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 38 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 685 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 36 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
6° 39' 45" S, 21° 2' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 632 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 97 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kapulula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapulula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 327 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 19.5 | 1.0 | 181 | 93 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 176 | 84 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 1.4 | 296 | 50 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 326.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 318 | 74 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 320.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.9 | 253 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 126 | 71 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.2 | 2.0 | 286 | 36 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 849.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 0.3 | 318 | 64 | 1,010.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 55 | 313.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 0.2 | 210 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.92 / 0.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 26 | 92 | 1,016.7 | 4.54 / 5.47 | 100 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 3.4 | 325 | 48 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 57 | 643.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 306 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.65 / 0.97 | 100 | 241.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.3 | 0.6 | 168 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 1.86 / 2.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapulula?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 327 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 Kapulula today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Kapulula?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapulula?
Kapulula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapulula?
DEM 632 m.
Where is Kapulula located?
It is at -6.66239, 21.03389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapulula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.