Location & Surroundings
Kasense is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 538 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 960 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 26 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° 13' 17" S, 23° 47' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 538 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:17
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kasense
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasense, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 823 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
3.0 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
0.70 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 | 25.4 | 3.0 | 168 | 69 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 227 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 2.06 / 2.06 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 335 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 43.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 2.2 | 33 | 31 | 1,006.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 823.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 3.1 | 304 | 65 | 1,009.7 | 0.64 / 0.70 | 100 | 210.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 277 | 83 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 312 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 1.9 | 331 | 34 | 1,006.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 96 | 734.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.6 | 0.8 | 344 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 7.95 / 8.01 | 96 | 74.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 272 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.2 | 274 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 2.7 | 300 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 62 | 523.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.3 | 1.1 | 315 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 3.64 / 4.01 | 100 | 167.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasense?
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 823 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kasense today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kasense?
Local time is 02:17. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasense?
Kasense is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kasense?
DEM 538 m.
Where is Kasense located?
It is at -6.22152, 23.78415 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasense in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.