Location & Surroundings
Kongolo is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 907 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, about 100 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1510 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, about 120 km away.
Overview
Kongolo 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
10° 30' 42" S, 27° 31' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 907 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:50
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kongolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kongolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 38.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 924 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 28.2 | 1.0 | 250 | 43 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.9 | 2.4 | 129 | 13 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 924.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 1.3 | 61 | 23 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 156.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 6 | 40 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 2.3 | 315 | 49 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 39.7 | 2.5 | 133 | 13 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 932.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.9 | 3 | 36 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 225.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 42 | 40 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.5 | 0.7 | 316 | 30 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 91.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 41.3 | 2.1 | 121 | 10 | 1,002.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 865.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 4.3 | 68 | 16 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 226.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 1.0 | 116 | 25 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.9 | 2.7 | 73 | 21 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kongolo?
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 38.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 924 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 Kongolo today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Kongolo?
Local time is 15:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kongolo?
Kongolo is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kongolo?
DEM 907 m.
Where is Kongolo located?
It is at -10.51157, 27.52500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kongolo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry