Location & Surroundings
Kotso is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 934 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mangbwalu, about 110 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1670 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bunia Airport, about 130 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
1° 41' 45" N, 29° 4' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 934 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:49
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Kotso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kotso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 30.6 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.24 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 | 18.1 | 0.7 | 44 | 99 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 0.6 | 140 | 85 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 0.7 | 179 | 45 | 1,008.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 614.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 241 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 0.06 / 0.14 | 65 | 111.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 0.9 | 187 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 0.10 / 0.24 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 177 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.15 / 0.39 | 96 | 60.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 0.6 | 64 | 32 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 846.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 6 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 94 | 117.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.3 | 0.9 | 184 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 148 | 67 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.1 | 0.2 | 119 | 27 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 879.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 227 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 71 | 227.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 1.1 | 120 | 88 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kotso?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 30.6 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 615 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 Kotso today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kotso?
Local time is 09:49. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kotso?
Kotso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kotso?
DEM 934 m.
Where is Kotso located?
It is at 1.69578, 29.06705 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kotso in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.