Location & Surroundings
Kitenge is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 619 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, 43 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 920 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusambo Airport, 45 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
4° 37' 38" S, 23° 36' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 619 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:52
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kitenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 33.1 | 0.5 | 283 | 38 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 23 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 2.47 / 2.47 | 99 | 125.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 349 | 93 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 337 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.47 / 0.49 | 97 | 38.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 1.4 | 292 | 48 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 557.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 314 | 96 | 1,011.2 | 1.76 / 1.83 | 98 | 107.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 269 | 99 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 325 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.48 / 0.53 | 100 | 41.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.6 | 0.8 | 308 | 39 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 95 | 651.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 62 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 2.35 / 2.41 | 100 | 195.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 288 | 99 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 255 | 91 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 42.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.1 | 1.7 | 211 | 49 | 1,008.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 94 | 665.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitenge?
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kitenge today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kitenge?
Local time is 22:52. 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 619 m.
Where is Kitenge located?
It is at -4.62727, 23.60333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.