Location & Surroundings
Kasonga is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 777 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 74 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 415 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 74 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
5° 42' 17" S, 18° 47' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 777 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 154 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:42
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Kasonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.0 | 227 | 87 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.4 | 0.7 | 263 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 3.37 / 3.37 | 90 | 783.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 319 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 23 | 304.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 252 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.12 / 0.18 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.3 | 228 | 74 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 2.0 | 0 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 4.36 / 4.37 | 19 | 681.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 248 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 66 | 302.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.7 | 211 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 1.50 / 2.44 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 2.3 | 180 | 91 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 98 | 31.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.1 | 124 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 2.47 / 3.54 | 100 | 697.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 323 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 4.17 / 7.71 | 99 | 76.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 0.4 | 115 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 1.4 | 259 | 96 | 1,016.9 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 100 | 8.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasonga?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 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 Kasonga today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kasonga?
Local time is 18:42. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kasonga?
Kasonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kasonga?
DEM 777 m.
Where is Kasonga located?
It is at -5.70460, 18.79112 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.