Location & Surroundings
Kitwansi is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 984 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 59 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 38 km away.
Also known as: Kifwanshi · Kitwanshi
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° 44' 43" S, 25° 34' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 984 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,671 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:39
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kitwansi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitwansi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 20.8 | 1.0 | 23 | 89 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 3.6 | 98 | 32 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 796.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 336 | 65 | 1,012.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 7 | 171.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 346 | 74 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.9 | 188 | 65 | 1,015.4 | 0.09 / 0.17 | 96 | 28.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 1.4 | 3 | 32 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 424.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 145 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 54 | 313.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.4 | 23 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 0.15 / 0.40 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.6 | 0.2 | 219 | 73 | 1,014.7 | 0.31 / 0.71 | 53 | 67.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 2.6 | 72 | 39 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 47 | 675.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 2.2 | 336 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 3.62 / 3.66 | 100 | 253.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 0.7 | 72 | 93 | 1,010.8 | 2.50 / 6.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 1.2 | 161 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitwansi?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kitwansi today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Kitwansi?
Local time is 18:39. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kitwansi?
Kitwansi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitwansi?
DEM 984 m.
Where is Kitwansi located?
It is at -8.74535, 25.58044 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitwansi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.