Location & Surroundings
Kitele is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 662 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubao, about 110 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1065 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshumbe Airport, about 100 km away.
Also known as: Mininga Kitete · Kitete
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° 50' 13" S, 24° 55' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 662 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 70 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:39
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kitele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,009.2 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 | 21.8 | 1.6 | 272 | 91 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 0.5 | 269 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 42.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.5 | 2.2 | 289 | 47 | 1,008.7 | 0.08 / 0.14 | 92 | 520.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 335 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.07 / 0.21 | 30 | 134.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.7 | 305 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 277 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 1.7 | 164 | 60 | 1,010.5 | 2.04 / 2.04 | 96 | 453.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 46 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 0.11 / 2.15 | 100 | 183.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 1.1 | 218 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 0.3 | 16 | 77 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 48.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 1.9 | 196 | 52 | 1,008.8 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 75 | 633.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 271 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 6.91 / 7.56 | 100 | 109.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 1.5 | 283 | 90 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitele?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 520 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 Kitele today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kitele?
Local time is 12:39. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kitele?
Kitele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitele?
DEM 662 m.
Where is Kitele located?
It is at -4.83707, 24.92033 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.