Location & Surroundings
Kipuita is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 425 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 20 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 375 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 17 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° 0' 40" S, 18° 38' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 425 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:23
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kipuita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kipuita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
0.23 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 | 24.2 | 1.2 | 334 | 79 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 319 | 73 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 23.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.8 | 1.0 | 318 | 33 | 1,008.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 726.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 1.7 | 97 | 58 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 0.5 | 223 | 67 | 1,010.5 | 0.15 / 0.23 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.3 | 333 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 0.30 / 0.53 | 67 | 23.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.6 | 2.1 | 330 | 32 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 752.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 1.0 | 294 | 57 | 1,008.9 | 0.72 / 0.77 | 29 | 92.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 1.3 | 328 | 83 | 1,011.8 | 4.05 / 4.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 330 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 99 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.1 | 1.9 | 318 | 35 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 731.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 1.3 | 355 | 51 | 1,009.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 87 | 230.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 0.6 | 250 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.52 / 0.58 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kipuita?
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kipuita today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kipuita?
Local time is 10:23. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kipuita?
Kipuita is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kipuita?
DEM 425 m.
Where is Kipuita located?
It is at -5.01100, 18.63781 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kipuita in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.