Location & Surroundings
Kole is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 73 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 635 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 54 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
5° 45' 38" S, 20° 50' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 512 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,667 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:37
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kole
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kole, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
66 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 24.8 | 0.2 | 127 | 73 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 113 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 3.42 / 3.42 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 144 | 84 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.58 | 72 | 27.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 2.2 | 144 | 46 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 92 | 667.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.1 | 191 | 67 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 37 | 282.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 86 | 84 | 1,011.6 | 0.33 / 0.37 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 0.6 | 20 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 61 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 0.8 | 123 | 38 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 92 | 715.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.7 | 312 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 3.99 / 4.10 | 100 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 201 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 217 | 80 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.4 | 0.4 | 355 | 31 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 809.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.1 | 0.9 | 139 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 70 | 238.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kole?
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Kole today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kole?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kole?
Kole is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kole?
DEM 512 m.
Where is Kole located?
It is at -5.76045, 20.84928 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kole in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.