Location & Surroundings
Kikosa is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 808 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, about 140 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 175 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, about 140 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° 13' 51" S, 16° 36' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 808 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:08
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kikosa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikosa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 774 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.48 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 | 0.5 | 287 | 98 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 228 | 89 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 31.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.5 | 2.2 | 310 | 46 | 1,010.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 77 | 774.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 231 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 6.71 / 6.87 | 100 | 125.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.8 | 225 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 215 | 93 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 28.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 1.4 | 239 | 46 | 1,011.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 88 | 719.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 11 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 2.11 / 2.14 | 100 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 0.7 | 239 | 99 | 1,014.9 | 2.15 / 4.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 204 | 96 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 24.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 0.9 | 151 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 2.39 / 2.46 | 99 | 599.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 6 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 6.43 / 8.89 | 98 | 271.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 1.2 | 275 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikosa?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 774 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kikosa today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kikosa?
Local time is 09:08. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kikosa?
Kikosa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kikosa?
DEM 808 m.
Where is Kikosa located?
It is at -5.23073, 16.60119 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikosa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.