Location & Surroundings
Kihunga is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 453 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bulungu, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 345 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, 40 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° 37' 55" S, 18° 23' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 453 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 201 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:32
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Kihunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kihunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 26.1 | 1.6 | 355 | 73 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 255 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.6 | 16 | 94 | 1,014.4 | 4.01 / 5.21 | 100 | 27.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 3.2 | 332 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 87 | 656.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.7 | 252 | 72 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 344.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 260 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 4.3 | 328 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 12.68 / 13.31 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.8 | 0.5 | 108 | 51 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 383.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 1.6 | 333 | 76 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 286.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 291 | 83 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 2.4 | 295 | 75 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 89 | 36.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.9 | 2.3 | 322 | 41 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 820.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.5 | 1.4 | 248 | 83 | 1,009.0 | 1.44 / 1.44 | 100 | 212.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kihunga?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Kihunga today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kihunga?
Local time is 02:32. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kihunga?
Kihunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kihunga?
DEM 453 m.
Where is Kihunga located?
It is at -4.63192, 18.39423 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kihunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.