Location & Surroundings
Kitu is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 878 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pweto, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1555 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pweto Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Kitu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 19' 41" S, 28° 48' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 878 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:22
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kitu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.3 | 0.7 | 299 | 59 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 0.3 | 184 | 55 | 1,014.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 1.6 | 8 | 33 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 82 | 663.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 31 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 12 | 126.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.7 | 285 | 64 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 1.7 | 128 | 39 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 87.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 1.4 | 140 | 27 | 1,006.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 75 | 720.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 288 | 51 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 14 | 192.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 0.8 | 331 | 52 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 34 | 60 | 1,014.4 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 95 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 3.2 | 309 | 33 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 707.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 327 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 221.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.0 | 3.4 | 320 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitu?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Kitu today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Kitu?
Local time is 13:22. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kitu?
Kitu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kitu?
DEM 878 m.
Where is Kitu located?
It is at -8.32802, 28.80197 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry