Location & Surroundings
Kongolo is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 712 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabinda, 88 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1065 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 84 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° 25' 49" S, 24° 50' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 712 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,544 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:34
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kongolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kongolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 30.0 | 1.5 | 267 | 48 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 59 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 110 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 0.7 | 64 | 72 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 59.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 0.9 | 305 | 40 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 818.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 205 | 72 | 1,011.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 22 | 214.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 147 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.78 / 0.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 338 | 82 | 1,016.1 | 1.01 / 1.88 | 100 | 53.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.4 | 1.3 | 268 | 49 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 98 | 764.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 204 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.89 / 1.16 | 100 | 90.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 178 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 2.76 / 3.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 310 | 90 | 1,016.0 | 4.14 / 8.06 | 100 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.0 | 3.6 | 281 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 4.42 | 93 | 577.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kongolo?
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 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 05:53 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kongolo?
Local time is 23:34. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kongolo?
Kongolo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kongolo?
DEM 712 m.
Where is Kongolo located?
It is at -5.43035, 24.84043 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kongolo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.