Location & Surroundings
Kitenda is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 836 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 71 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 360 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 73 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° 51' 28" S, 17° 20' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 836 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 821 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:36
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Weather in Kitenda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitenda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 22.9 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 263 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.0 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 | 18.9 | 0.2 | 99 | 99 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 120 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 167.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 40 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 263.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 0.4 | 308 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.4 | 205 | 78 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 33.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 0.8 | 227 | 45 | 1,010.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 90 | 748.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 344 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 1.66 / 1.70 | 31 | 80.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 275 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.77 / 2.47 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 0.8 | 198 | 96 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 29 | 36.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 1.8 | 197 | 41 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 806.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 355 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 6.99 / 6.99 | 100 | 140.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 50 | 100 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.7 | 0.3 | 183 | 98 | 1,018.2 | 0.74 / 2.62 | 100 | 17.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitenda?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 22.9 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 263 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 Kitenda today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Kitenda?
Local time is 13:36. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitenda?
Kitenda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitenda?
DEM 836 m.
Where is Kitenda located?
It is at -6.85776, 17.33952 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitenda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.