Location & Surroundings
Kikala is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,240 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mulongo, about 120 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1455 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, 98 km away.
Overview
Kikala is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 36' 20" S, 27° 46' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1240 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:55
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kikala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 22.8 | 0.8 | 105 | 41 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 286 | 41 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 3.5 | 113 | 38 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.3 | 3.2 | 104 | 21 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 815.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.2 | 149 | 37 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 283.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 242 | 40 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 141 | 39 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 43.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 2.6 | 82 | 28 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 559.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 1.4 | 352 | 48 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 240.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 217 | 51 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 22 | 51 | 1,014.8 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 33.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 2.5 | 14 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 672.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 1.5 | 316 | 66 | 1,012.5 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 39 | 126.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikala?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 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 Kikala today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kikala?
Local time is 01:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kikala?
Kikala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kikala?
DEM 1,240 m.
Where is Kikala located?
It is at -8.60551, 27.76849 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry