Location & Surroundings
Kikwit is a second-order administrative division in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 484 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 395 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 3 km away.
Basic Data
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 3' 28" S, 18° 48' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 484 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10,143 p/km²
- Built-up 40.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:09
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Places in Kikwit
Transport in Kikwit
Weather in Kikwit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikwit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 228 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 22.6 | 0.7 | 303 | 91 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 86 | 99 | 1,015.7 | 11.91 / 11.91 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 81 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.93 / 12.84 | 100 | 118.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 334 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 227.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.8 | 270 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 104 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 28.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.4 | 1.3 | 314 | 40 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 816.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 0.7 | 304 | 69 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 241.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 0.6 | 113 | 94 | 1,010.7 | 2.28 / 2.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.3 | 295 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 94 | 22.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 2.1 | 278 | 59 | 1,009.7 | 0.83 / 2.78 | 26 | 793.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 29 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 4.61 / 7.39 | 100 | 340.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 0.8 | 127 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 6.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikwit?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 228 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 Kikwit today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kikwit?
Local time is 12:09. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kikwit?
Kikwit is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kikwit?
DEM 484 m.
Where is Kikwit located?
It is at -5.05785, 18.80286 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikwit in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.