Location & Surroundings
Kimafu is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 491 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 28 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 370 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Kimafui
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
4° 57' 43" S, 18° 34' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 491 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,633 p/km²
- Built-up 17.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:04
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kimafu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimafu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (113 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 24.0 | 1.8 | 113 | 78 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.0 | 1.7 | 103 | 34 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 766.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 1.5 | 301 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 96 | 180.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 334 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 0.7 | 299 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 31 | 27.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.3 | 0.9 | 28 | 32 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 804.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 0.5 | 280 | 55 | 1,009.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 56 | 162.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 0.2 | 6 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.30 / 0.55 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.9 | 0.6 | 332 | 80 | 1,014.1 | 3.96 / 4.51 | 98 | 26.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 1.3 | 287 | 42 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 682.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 358 | 79 | 1,011.7 | 1.64 / 1.92 | 100 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 115 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 37.05 / 38.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 0.8 | 130 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 21.57 | 98 | 17.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimafu?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 767 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 Kimafu today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kimafu?
Local time is 14:04. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kimafu?
Kimafu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kimafu?
DEM 491 m.
Where is Kimafu located?
It is at -4.96197, 18.57603 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimafu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.