Location & Surroundings
Kinshasa is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 394 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 23 km away.
Overview
Kinshasa is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 23' 20" S, 14° 38' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 394 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:23
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Kinshasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kinshasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 22.1 | 0.9 | 257 | 96 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 2.3 | 258 | 60 | 1,011.8 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 54 | 692.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 223 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 2.16 / 2.92 | 91 | 327.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 234 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 2.3 | 217 | 93 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 81 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 2.7 | 228 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.05 / 0.13 | 46 | 695.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 221 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 3.22 / 3.35 | 15 | 268.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 235 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 5.04 / 8.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.6 | 1.8 | 218 | 94 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 15.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 1.9 | 226 | 64 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 447.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 202 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.08 / 0.12 | 88 | 299.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 258 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 4.62 / 4.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 1.3 | 260 | 97 | 1,017.6 | 1.17 / 5.91 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kinshasa?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 693 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 Kinshasa today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kinshasa?
Local time is 17:23. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kinshasa?
DEM 394 m.
Where is Kinshasa located?
It is at -5.38888, 14.63570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kinshasa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry