Location & Surroundings
Kikongo is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 575 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 45 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 46 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
5° 26' 38" S, 18° 49' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 575 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 05:17
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Kikongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (169 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.70 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 | 21.5 | 1.2 | 169 | 95 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 0.7 | 217 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.4 | 213 | 93 | 1,016.2 | 0.55 / 1.02 | 86 | 19.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 0.1 | 208 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 10.68 / 11.70 | 95 | 669.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.2 | 210 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.70 | 100 | 207.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 212 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.49 / 2.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 190 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 54 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.5 | 1.2 | 316 | 47 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 788.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 0.7 | 260 | 85 | 1,008.8 | 1.47 / 1.47 | 62 | 248.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 264 | 92 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.5 | 249 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 5.50 / 6.02 | 100 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 2.2 | 331 | 61 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 1.98 | 48 | 485.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 1.0 | 75 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 95 | 260.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikongo?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kikongo today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kikongo?
Local time is 05:17. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kikongo?
Kikongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kikongo?
DEM 575 m.
Where is Kikongo located?
It is at -5.44398, 18.82309 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.