Location & Surroundings
Kitenge is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 796 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabinda, 61 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1000 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 63 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° 38' 13" S, 24° 15' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 796 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 720 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:11
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Kitenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,005.9 hPa
Clouds
67 %
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 | 34.1 | 2.6 | 51 | 39 | 1,005.9 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 239 | 97 | 1,010.0 | 3.56 / 3.56 | 100 | 174.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 2.0 | 193 | 98 | 1,011.4 | 5.10 / 8.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 262 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.23 | 100 | 29.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 2.2 | 319 | 39 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 822.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 267 | 94 | 1,010.5 | 1.28 / 1.28 | 100 | 156.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.7 | 270 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 246 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 1.53 / 1.53 | 58 | 45.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.4 | 1.8 | 237 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 90 | 724.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 334 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.19 / 0.26 | 48 | 58.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 0.5 | 340 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 1.38 / 1.64 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 247 | 92 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 100 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.0 | 1.4 | 279 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 1.72 / 2.94 | 95 | 653.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitenge?
Now 34.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 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 Kitenge today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kitenge?
Local time is 00:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kitenge?
Kitenge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitenge?
DEM 796 m.
Where is Kitenge located?
It is at -5.63692, 24.25456 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.