Location & Surroundings
Kasongo is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,202 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nchelenge, about 135 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1450 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, 88 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 7' 42" S, 27° 32' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1202 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 18:06
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Weather in Kasongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 25.9 | 1.0 | 65 | 38 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 2.9 | 92 | 31 | 1,009.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 497.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 54 | 48 | 1,010.9 | 0.16 / 0.22 | 77 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 48 | 43 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 1.8 | 264 | 36 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 20 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.0 | 336 | 50 | 1,009.9 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 85 | 537.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.7 | 37 | 67 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 87 | 158.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 1.1 | 86 | 66 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.6 | 1.2 | 343 | 49 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.8 | 270 | 72 | 1,009.8 | 2.12 / 2.12 | 100 | 612.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 2.2 | 53 | 90 | 1,014.4 | 11.06 / 13.17 | 100 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 292 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.1 | 1.6 | 219 | 77 | 1,017.2 | 0.71 / 0.87 | 99 | 52.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasongo?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 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 Kasongo today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Kasongo?
Local time is 18:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasongo?
Kasongo is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Kasongo?
DEM 1,202 m.
Where is Kasongo located?
It is at -9.12828, 27.54261 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.