Location & Surroundings
Kitenge is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 476 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kindu, 16 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1190 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kindu Airport, 18 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
3° 5' 0" S, 25° 57' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 476 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:36
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Kitenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 29.8 | 1.5 | 191 | 49 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 360 | 81 | 1,013.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 48 | 229.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 83 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.14 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 33 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 52.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 1.8 | 202 | 36 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 682.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 171 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 100 | 203.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 42 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 2.27 / 3.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 14 | 92 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 87 | 44.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 0.8 | 251 | 78 | 1,011.3 | 0.48 / 0.84 | 55 | 325.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 246 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.28 / 1.13 | 100 | 239.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 54 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 5.54 / 6.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 2.0 | 325 | 100 | 1,017.0 | 17.86 / 24.52 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 1.1 | 345 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 11.59 | 100 | 103.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitenge?
Now 29.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 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 05:51 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kitenge?
Local time is 01:36. 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 476 m.
Where is Kitenge located?
It is at -3.08333, 25.95000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.