Location & Surroundings
Kikunka is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 574 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malemba-Nkulu, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Manono Airport, about 115 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
8° 13' 22" S, 26° 55' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 574 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 84,339 p/km²
- Built-up 30.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:58
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kikunka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikunka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 829 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
20 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 29.1 | 1.7 | 58 | 41 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.3 | 2.9 | 312 | 25 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 829.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 82 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 85 | 116.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 1.4 | 155 | 45 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 0.8 | 25 | 40 | 1,012.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 48 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.3 | 3.2 | 28 | 29 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 43 | 703.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 1.7 | 94 | 39 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 280.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 106 | 47 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.0 | 0.3 | 339 | 40 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 63.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.7 | 0.7 | 230 | 26 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 857.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 1.8 | 119 | 35 | 1,006.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 183.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 0.6 | 61 | 42 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.9 | 1.9 | 32 | 40 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 55.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikunka?
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 829 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 Kikunka today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kikunka?
Local time is 17:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kikunka?
Kikunka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kikunka?
DEM 574 m.
Where is Kikunka located?
It is at -8.22270, 26.91771 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikunka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.