Location & Surroundings
Kawama is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 931 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nchelenge, 40 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1560 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, 29 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
9° 31' 44" S, 28° 25' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 931 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,328 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:40
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Nearby
Weather in Kawama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kawama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 406 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 22.3 | 1.8 | 217 | 76 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 2.4 | 281 | 47 | 1,009.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 406.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 299 | 61 | 1,009.9 | 0.52 / 0.60 | 88 | 148.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 156 | 72 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.6 | 186 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 42.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 2.8 | 332 | 42 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 638.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 170 | 56 | 1,009.6 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 57 | 239.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 2.8 | 200 | 60 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.6 | 1.8 | 187 | 49 | 1,012.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 4.0 | 9 | 35 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 868.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.3 | 214 | 50 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 282.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 3.5 | 182 | 57 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.5 | 2.9 | 192 | 52 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 61.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kawama?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 406 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kawama today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kawama?
Local time is 13:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kawama?
Kawama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kawama?
DEM 931 m.
Where is Kawama located?
It is at -9.52875, 28.42518 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kawama in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.