Location & Surroundings
Kiofwe is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 669 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kongolo, 41 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1260 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, 41 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
5° 17' 38" S, 26° 38' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 669 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 397 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:47
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Nearby
Weather in Kiofwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiofwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 23.1 | 2.3 | 322 | 86 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 2.5 | 351 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 1.88 / 1.88 | 62 | 651.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.3 | 48 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.79 | 100 | 237.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 324 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.8 | 351 | 85 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 2.4 | 221 | 52 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 73 | 437.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 262 | 75 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 210.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.3 | 2 | 81 | 1,010.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 2.0 | 342 | 68 | 1,013.5 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 26 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.2 | 1.8 | 28 | 37 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 816.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 75 | 79 | 1,011.1 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 12 | 250.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 280 | 95 | 1,010.7 | 1.25 / 1.88 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 1.2 | 353 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiofwe?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Kiofwe today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kiofwe?
Local time is 13:47. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kiofwe?
Kiofwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiofwe?
DEM 669 m.
Where is Kiofwe located?
It is at -5.29397, 26.63995 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiofwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.