Location & Surroundings
Kiete is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 577 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukula, 93 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1030 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshumbe Airport, 83 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
3° 22' 29" S, 24° 33' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 577 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 77 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:46
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Kiete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 36.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 33.6 | 1.6 | 330 | 37 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 0.8 | 86 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 90 | 151.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 303 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.2 | 319 | 62 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 55.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.5 | 1.1 | 30 | 29 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 835.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 272 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 2.51 / 2.51 | 68 | 137.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 296 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 250 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 0.08 / 0.49 | 10 | 55.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.9 | 0.6 | 156 | 31 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 95 | 831.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 281 | 72 | 1,009.2 | 0.73 / 0.78 | 92 | 139.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 270 | 98 | 1,010.9 | 5.06 / 5.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 321 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.2 | 1.1 | 318 | 42 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 86 | 515.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiete?
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 36.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 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 Kiete today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kiete?
Local time is 23:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kiete?
Kiete is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiete?
DEM 577 m.
Where is Kiete located?
It is at -3.37468, 24.56190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiete in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.