Location & Surroundings
Kituswe is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,160 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, about 125 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1405 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, about 145 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 15' 42" S, 27° 0' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1160 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 20:06
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Kituswe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kituswe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 36.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 882 W/m2.
Temperature
36.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,007.1 hPa
Clouds
33 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 36.1 | 1.2 | 187 | 22 | 1,007.1 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 352 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 91 | 251.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 2.0 | 307 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 1.1 | 94 | 53 | 1,014.9 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 93 | 84.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 4.2 | 145 | 23 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 46 | 882.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 322 | 56 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 251.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 2.2 | 331 | 70 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 1.4 | 291 | 50 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 84.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.6 | 1.6 | 281 | 27 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 803.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 330 | 65 | 1,009.0 | 1.68 / 1.68 | 100 | 204.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.6 | 298 | 76 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 0.9 | 203 | 55 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.9 | 2.4 | 84 | 26 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 702.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kituswe?
Now 36.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 36.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 882 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 Kituswe today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kituswe?
Local time is 20:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kituswe?
Kituswe is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Kituswe?
DEM 1,160 m.
Where is Kituswe located?
It is at -9.26174, 27.01363 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kituswe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.