Location & Surroundings
Kasongo is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 595 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 56 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 650 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 67 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° 40' 17" S, 21° 1' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 595 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,883 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:18
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Kasongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 260 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.60 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 | 20.7 | 1.2 | 323 | 90 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 179 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 1.72 / 1.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 39 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 99 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 1.1 | 262 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 259.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 0.8 | 48 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.45 / 0.60 | 51 | 230.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 284 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 192 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 25.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 0.6 | 351 | 32 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 753.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 1.1 | 67 | 65 | 1,010.3 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 5 | 195.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.5 | 345 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 1.17 / 1.61 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 245 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 1.28 / 2.89 | 7 | 36.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.7 | 1.2 | 321 | 36 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 88 | 774.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.5 | 3.2 | 136 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 2.46 / 2.50 | 98 | 129.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasongo?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 260 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 Kasongo today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kasongo?
Local time is 03:18. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasongo?
Kasongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kasongo?
DEM 595 m.
Where is Kasongo located?
It is at -5.67130, 21.02965 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.