Location & Surroundings
Kapungu is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 984 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cuilo, about 135 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 505 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, 69 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° 37' 10" S, 18° 27' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 984 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 210 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:18
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kapungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 718 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.61 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 | 18.0 | 1.4 | 39 | 97 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 42 | 92 | 1,016.5 | 1.97 / 1.97 | 51 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 0.9 | 182 | 55 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 92 | 718.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.3 | 133 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.53 / 2.05 | 100 | 180.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 1.1 | 82 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.3 | 210 | 87 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 89 | 40.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 2.6 | 123 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 4.70 / 5.18 | 96 | 731.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 52 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 17.85 / 23.03 | 72 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.7 | 1.2 | 123 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 250 | 91 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 84 | 36.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 2.0 | 274 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 0.30 / 0.36 | 94 | 738.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 135 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 32.20 / 32.56 | 100 | 65.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.4 | 0.9 | 287 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapungu?
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 28.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 718 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 Kapungu today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kapungu?
Local time is 13:18. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kapungu?
Kapungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapungu?
DEM 984 m.
Where is Kapungu located?
It is at -7.61941, 18.46242 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.