Location & Surroundings
Kimpalapata is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,600 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaputa, 38 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1630 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pweto Airport, 83 km away.
Also known as: Kimpalapala
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° 8' 37" S, 29° 33' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1600 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,251 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:53
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kimpalapata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimpalapata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 17.6 | 1.8 | 50 | 81 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 2.3 | 99 | 58 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 2.2 | 147 | 49 | 1,011.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 62 | 679.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 2.0 | 16 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.99 / 1.16 | 100 | 169.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 1.4 | 353 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 141 | 56 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 17 | 62 | 1,010.2 | 3.25 / 3.25 | 96 | 684.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 0.5 | 73 | 84 | 1,014.7 | 4.78 / 8.04 | 100 | 39.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.0 | 1.6 | 22 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 0.6 | 70 | 76 | 1,015.8 | 0.45 / 0.81 | 98 | 45.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 202 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 1.63 / 2.44 | 97 | 253.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 0.4 | 22 | 80 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 120.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.7 | 1.4 | 19 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.12 / 0.41 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimpalapata?
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Kimpalapata today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Kimpalapata?
Local time is 08:53. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kimpalapata?
Kimpalapata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kimpalapata?
DEM 1,600 m.
Where is Kimpalapata located?
It is at -8.14348, 29.56135 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimpalapata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.