Location & Surroundings
Kauta is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 937 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 130 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 925 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 44 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
8° 0' 55" S, 22° 49' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 937 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 433 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:42
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Kauta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kauta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 21.5 | 0.7 | 187 | 84 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.6 | 1.9 | 88 | 31 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 801.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 103 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 9 | 184.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 2.0 | 335 | 86 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.0 | 243 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 1.9 | 44 | 32 | 1,006.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 81 | 791.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 2.5 | 354 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 2.43 / 2.47 | 100 | 179.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 330 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 1.6 | 310 | 84 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 0.6 | 257 | 38 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 732.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 229 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 3.07 / 3.07 | 99 | 160.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 1.8 | 281 | 95 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 2.7 | 296 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kauta?
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 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 Kauta today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Kauta?
Local time is 18:42. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kauta?
Kauta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kauta?
DEM 937 m.
Where is Kauta located?
It is at -8.01537, 22.82070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kauta in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.