Location & Surroundings
Kipafu is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 959 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, about 125 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1400 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, about 150 km away.
Overview
Kipafu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 20' 13" S, 26° 58' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 959 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 05:22
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Kipafu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kipafu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.9 | 2.0 | 323 | 57 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 2.2 | 302 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 0.3 | 346 | 54 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 7 | 82.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 0.8 | 253 | 20 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 878.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 2.0 | 332 | 50 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 9 | 218.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 1.9 | 328 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 0.6 | 303 | 53 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 3.4 | 285 | 38 | 1,007.8 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 90 | 852.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.2 | 2.0 | 346 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 2.02 / 2.21 | 24 | 52.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 2.0 | 334 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 0.7 | 147 | 51 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 83.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.0 | 2.1 | 197 | 20 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 919.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.3 | 1.3 | 5 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 90 | 179.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kipafu?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 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 Kipafu today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kipafu?
Local time is 05:22. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kipafu?
Kipafu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kipafu?
DEM 959 m.
Where is Kipafu located?
It is at -9.33701, 26.97116 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kipafu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry