Location & Surroundings
Kipwala is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 556 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bulungu, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 345 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, 36 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
4° 39' 36" S, 18° 25' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 556 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 614 p/km²
- Built-up 8.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:38
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Kipwala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kipwala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 96 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 22.5 | 1.8 | 285 | 86 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 127 | 96 | 1,015.7 | 4.84 / 4.84 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 2.3 | 278 | 91 | 1,010.4 | 4.64 / 9.48 | 100 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 173 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.4 | 271 | 97 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 247 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 20.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.0 | 1.9 | 322 | 42 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 804.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 1.4 | 318 | 67 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 325.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 1.0 | 78 | 92 | 1,010.1 | 1.59 / 1.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 2.5 | 289 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 0.52 / 2.10 | 78 | 16.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 1.9 | 249 | 53 | 1,009.4 | 0.09 / 2.19 | 84 | 775.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 38 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 6.55 / 8.73 | 100 | 183.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 0.8 | 131 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kipwala?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 96 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 Kipwala today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kipwala?
Local time is 11:38. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kipwala?
Kipwala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kipwala?
DEM 556 m.
Where is Kipwala located?
It is at -4.65993, 18.42556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kipwala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.