Location & Surroundings
Kitapi is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 594 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 54 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 385 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 53 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° 28' 25" S, 18° 35' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 594 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 187 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:50
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Kitapi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitapi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 | 20.5 | 1.0 | 287 | 97 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 0.3 | 72 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 2.43 / 2.43 | 67 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 1.6 | 168 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 204 | 90 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 31.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 1.3 | 308 | 49 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 772.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 73 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 3.08 / 3.08 | 97 | 160.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.1 | 221 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 0.11 / 3.20 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 219 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 29 | 41.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.6 | 0.0 | 303 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 62 | 818.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 0.8 | 36 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.06 / 0.13 | 52 | 212.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 273 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 2.53 / 2.66 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 0.3 | 178 | 91 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 99 | 31.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 1.6 | 120 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 11.24 / 11.93 | 100 | 341.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitapi?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 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 Kitapi today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kitapi?
Local time is 22:50. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitapi?
Kitapi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitapi?
DEM 594 m.
Where is Kitapi located?
It is at -5.47363, 18.59107 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitapi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.