Location & Surroundings
Kipiatu is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 755 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 100 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 100 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° 49' 54" S, 17° 26' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 755 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 188 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:28
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kipiatu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kipiatu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 133 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 19.5 | 0.8 | 281 | 97 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.2 | 148 | 98 | 1,018.1 | 6.83 / 6.83 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 234 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 3.69 | 100 | 133.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 0.9 | 201 | 99 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 100 | 61.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 1.2 | 226 | 98 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 217 | 95 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 23.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 307 | 70 | 1,013.7 | 1.63 / 1.63 | 17 | 610.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 297 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 4.37 / 6.01 | 64 | 388.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.4 | 0.8 | 271 | 97 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 232 | 98 | 1,018.0 | 0.98 / 1.17 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 186 | 87 | 1,015.5 | 0.04 / 1.21 | 71 | 123.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.5 | 217 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 10 | 268.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.2 | 1.1 | 200 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kipiatu?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 133 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 Kipiatu today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kipiatu?
Local time is 10:28. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kipiatu?
Kipiatu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kipiatu?
DEM 755 m.
Where is Kipiatu located?
It is at -5.83158, 17.44031 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kipiatu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.