Location & Surroundings
Kavu is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 541 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, 87 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 875 km to the west. The nearest airport is Beni-Dibele Airport, 42 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
4° 14' 0" S, 23° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 541 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 01:33
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kavu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kavu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (307 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
45 %
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 | 36.3 | 0.9 | 307 | 32 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 56 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 69 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 41 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 1.44 / 1.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.4 | 79 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 48.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.1 | 0.9 | 163 | 35 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 624.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 298 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 35 | 290.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 227 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 1.21 / 2.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 0.1 | 107 | 95 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 1.68 | 100 | 33.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 1.9 | 344 | 71 | 1,011.5 | 0.82 / 2.50 | 70 | 688.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 243 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 2.07 | 10 | 219.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 273 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 1.00 / 3.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 267 | 96 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 1.57 | 100 | 28.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 1.7 | 9 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 2.51 / 4.08 | 97 | 146.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kavu?
Now 36.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 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 Kavu today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Kavu?
Local time is 01:33. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kavu?
Kavu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kavu?
DEM 541 m.
Where is Kavu located?
It is at -4.23333, 23.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kavu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.