Location & Surroundings
Kitema is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 609 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 41 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 610 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 42 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
6° 18' 16" S, 20° 26' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 609 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 455 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:09
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Kitema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 405 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 30.1 | 2.1 | 282 | 50 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 55 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 2.15 / 2.15 | 100 | 205.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 2.0 | 68 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 17.32 / 19.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 322 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 19.39 | 100 | 6.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 1.8 | 298 | 58 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 354 | 80 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 262.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 247 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 287 | 73 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 35.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.6 | 0.5 | 243 | 41 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 711.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 94 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 2.11 / 2.11 | 100 | 279.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 293 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.77 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 303 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 78 | 36.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.6 | 2.3 | 349 | 61 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 84 | 540.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitema?
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 405 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 Kitema today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kitema?
Local time is 01:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kitema?
Kitema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitema?
DEM 609 m.
Where is Kitema located?
It is at -6.30446, 20.44218 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitema in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.