Location & Surroundings
Kilwezi is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 747 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 100 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1370 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, about 170 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
9° 5' 32" S, 26° 45' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 747 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:28
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kilwezi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kilwezi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 24.6 | 0.8 | 12 | 48 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 182 | 63 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 152 | 41 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 59.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.7 | 1.7 | 24 | 23 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 815.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 1.3 | 85 | 42 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 109.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 0.9 | 99 | 36 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 148 | 36 | 1,014.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 24.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.5 | 1.7 | 147 | 20 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 562.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 1.1 | 96 | 32 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 139.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 125 | 37 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 0.6 | 144 | 28 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 59.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.3 | 4.3 | 40 | 26 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 665.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.6 | 1.0 | 39 | 35 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 135.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kilwezi?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 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 Kilwezi today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kilwezi?
Local time is 02:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kilwezi?
Kilwezi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kilwezi?
DEM 747 m.
Where is Kilwezi located?
It is at -9.09209, 26.75477 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kilwezi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.