Location & Surroundings
Kau is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 778 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 105 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 860 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 15 km away.
Overview
Kau is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 11' 50" S, 22° 32' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 778 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 05:30
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.52 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 | 21.4 | 1.6 | 138 | 89 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 70 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 2.2 | 130 | 90 | 1,016.1 | 1.28 / 1.58 | 74 | 35.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.3 | 1.6 | 347 | 41 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 53 | 751.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.6 | 192 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 2.51 / 2.52 | 63 | 180.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 142 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 235 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 95 | 14.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 2.2 | 14 | 45 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 74 | 691.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 2.0 | 280 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 4.29 / 4.32 | 100 | 191.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 321 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.72 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 354 | 91 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 100 | 25.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 3.3 | 9 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 1.40 / 2.46 | 18 | 722.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 1.7 | 11 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.84 | 99 | 290.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kau?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kau today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kau?
Local time is 05:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kau?
Kau is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kau?
DEM 778 m.
Where is Kau located?
It is at -7.19719, 22.53812 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kau in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry