Location & Surroundings
Kihutu is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 550 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bulungu, 32 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, 28 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° 47' 30" S, 18° 27' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 550 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 92 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:41
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kihutu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kihutu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 816 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.58 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 | 21.4 | 1.8 | 280 | 90 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.3 | 230 | 80 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 21.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.6 | 1.4 | 300 | 38 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 815.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 40 | 73 | 1,008.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 91 | 213.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 2.3 | 135 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 1.25 / 1.58 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 3.0 | 9 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.2 | 4.5 | 15 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 98 | 615.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 222 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 284.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 1.2 | 220 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 319 | 80 | 1,012.5 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 93 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.0 | 1.7 | 4 | 37 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 808.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 1.6 | 335 | 67 | 1,009.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 40 | 355.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 1.2 | 229 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 0.53 / 0.60 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kihutu?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 816 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kihutu today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kihutu?
Local time is 07:41. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kihutu?
Kihutu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kihutu?
DEM 550 m.
Where is Kihutu located?
It is at -4.79179, 18.46297 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kihutu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.