Location & Surroundings
Kitopi is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 977 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaputa, 15 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1650 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pweto Airport, 88 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
8° 19' 54" S, 29° 40' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 977 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,659 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:12
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kitopi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitopi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 477 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.57 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 | 23.7 | 1.4 | 287 | 65 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 321 | 66 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 90 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 100 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 3.2 | 330 | 73 | 1,009.4 | 2.59 / 2.63 | 88 | 476.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.1 | 312 | 74 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 24 | 130.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 306 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 324 | 58 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 1.8 | 306 | 50 | 1,008.7 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 87 | 643.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 2.5 | 328 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 1.37 / 1.79 | 38 | 115.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 245 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.89 / 2.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 246 | 70 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 81.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 2.0 | 143 | 51 | 1,010.2 | 1.03 / 1.13 | 32 | 783.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 1.8 | 208 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.99 / 2.12 | 99 | 160.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitopi?
Now 23.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 477 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kitopi today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Kitopi?
Local time is 05:12. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kitopi?
Kitopi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitopi?
DEM 977 m.
Where is Kitopi located?
It is at -8.33153, 29.67368 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitopi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.