Location & Surroundings
Kikwangu is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 735 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 74 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 72 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° 25' 9" S, 17° 43' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 735 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 164 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:20
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Kikwangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikwangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 377 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 28.7 | 2.4 | 20 | 60 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 4 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 277.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.9 | 220 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 177 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 1.5 | 123 | 52 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 377.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 130 | 74 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 353.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 177 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 3.07 / 3.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.6 | 188 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 100 | 32.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.8 | 1.2 | 209 | 47 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 674.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 319 | 96 | 1,010.4 | 4.83 / 4.83 | 99 | 257.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 241 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 3.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 247 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 89 | 20.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 2.7 | 339 | 89 | 1,011.4 | 7.91 / 8.03 | 100 | 347.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikwangu?
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 377 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kikwangu today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kikwangu?
Local time is 20:20. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kikwangu?
Kikwangu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kikwangu?
DEM 735 m.
Where is Kikwangu located?
It is at -5.41908, 17.72206 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikwangu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.