Location & Surroundings
Kikongo is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 465 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 390 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 6 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° 59' 0" S, 18° 46' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 465 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 180 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:46
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Kikongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.14 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 | 19.5 | 1.2 | 183 | 98 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 144 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 25.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 0.3 | 340 | 46 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 760.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 95 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 2.35 / 2.35 | 80 | 214.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 0.6 | 231 | 98 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 0.7 | 149 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 1.6 | 292 | 43 | 1,009.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 69 | 812.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 0.5 | 27 | 88 | 1,010.6 | 3.67 / 3.69 | 34 | 114.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 0.6 | 358 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.1 | 26 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 2.17 / 2.94 | 89 | 34.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 213 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 5.69 / 8.63 | 99 | 193.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 151 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 94 | 213.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 0.4 | 177 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikongo?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kikongo today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kikongo?
Local time is 12:46. 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 465 m.
Where is Kikongo located?
It is at -4.98333, 18.76667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.