Location & Surroundings
Kiwa is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 590 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is 74 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 66 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° 58' 56" S, 15° 12' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 590 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 236 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:15
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Kiwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.28 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 | 23.5 | 1.9 | 286 | 85 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 209 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 2.18 / 2.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 0.3 | 241 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 103 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 99 | 438.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.0 | 3 | 91 | 1,010.7 | 0.83 / 1.28 | 99 | 212.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 220 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 0.7 | 292 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 1.2 | 303 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 355.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 1.9 | 245 | 92 | 1,010.2 | 2.17 / 2.17 | 85 | 381.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 195 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 2.4 | 218 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 1.01 / 1.05 | 91 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.8 | 2.3 | 251 | 50 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 28 | 733.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 1.9 | 248 | 79 | 1,009.6 | 0.23 / 0.24 | 15 | 222.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiwa?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kiwa today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kiwa?
Local time is 03:15. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kiwa?
Kiwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiwa?
DEM 590 m.
Where is Kiwa located?
It is at -4.98231, 15.20603 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.