Location & Surroundings
Kihete is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 824 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 79 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 365 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 81 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
6° 48' 10" S, 17° 27' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 824 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 264 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:20
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kihete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kihete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 21.1 | 0.2 | 180 | 92 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.2 | 2.5 | 115 | 40 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 804.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 50 | 77 | 1,011.4 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 16 | 217.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 0.5 | 289 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.11 / 0.14 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.4 | 336 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 32.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 1.9 | 23 | 43 | 1,008.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 98 | 752.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 54 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 1.54 / 1.59 | 100 | 167.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 169 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 1.36 / 2.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 0.3 | 16 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 1.42 / 4.37 | 100 | 17.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 348 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 95 | 145.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 306 | 93 | 1,011.1 | 0.16 / 0.35 | 38 | 323.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 0.3 | 278 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.14 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.8 | 0.6 | 149 | 94 | 1,014.7 | 0.25 / 0.74 | 89 | 31.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kihete?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 805 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 Kihete today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kihete?
Local time is 15:20. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kihete?
Kihete is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kihete?
DEM 824 m.
Where is Kihete located?
It is at -6.80289, 17.45818 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kihete in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.