Location & Surroundings
Kisontwe is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,453 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, about 120 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1510 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasenga Airport, about 110 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 16' 54" S, 27° 36' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1453 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 02:02
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Kisontwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kisontwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 887 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.9 | 2.1 | 102 | 31 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 3.2 | 106 | 31 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 4.7 | 95 | 28 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 0.2 | 194 | 16 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 887.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 2.2 | 44 | 32 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 128.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 0.1 | 139 | 49 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 0.9 | 131 | 43 | 1,014.6 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 66 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 2.4 | 194 | 29 | 1,007.6 | 0.21 / 0.40 | 100 | 748.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 0.9 | 350 | 33 | 1,009.7 | 1.02 / 1.42 | 63 | 126.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 109 | 54 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 278 | 52 | 1,015.4 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 11 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 3.5 | 170 | 33 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 95 | 815.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 1.8 | 4 | 52 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 95 | 45.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kisontwe?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 887 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 Kisontwe today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kisontwe?
Local time is 02:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kisontwe?
Kisontwe is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Kisontwe?
DEM 1,453 m.
Where is Kisontwe located?
It is at -10.28159, 27.60262 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kisontwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.