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 06:33
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Kikongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 37.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 807 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 24.1 | 0.4 | 208 | 75 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 292 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.5 | 0.2 | 297 | 31 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 806.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 1.2 | 1 | 60 | 1,009.5 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 5 | 261.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 0.8 | 8 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.15 / 0.28 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 39 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.77 / 1.05 | 69 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.8 | 2.3 | 333 | 35 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 795.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 0.3 | 41 | 61 | 1,010.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 94 | 170.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.1 | 0.9 | 40 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 1.61 / 1.65 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 0.7 | 49 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 2.22 / 3.87 | 100 | 22.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 1.5 | 317 | 51 | 1,010.4 | 2.27 / 6.13 | 97 | 712.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikongo?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 37.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 807 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kikongo today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kikongo?
Local time is 06:33. 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.