Location & Surroundings
Kuete is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 40 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 620 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 42 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
6° 7' 28" S, 20° 35' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 502 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 170 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:08
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kuete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 25.3 | 0.5 | 353 | 77 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.2 | 2.3 | 302 | 38 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 817.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 143 | 85 | 1,009.8 | 2.26 / 2.26 | 98 | 121.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 324 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.59 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.4 | 298 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 2.0 | 281 | 52 | 1,008.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 731.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 2 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 100 | 145.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 281 | 83 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.9 | 1.7 | 293 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 1.7 | 312 | 46 | 1,007.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 764.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 3.9 | 21 | 87 | 1,009.4 | 1.03 / 1.08 | 100 | 183.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 299 | 97 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 0.5 | 299 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 97 | 30.1 | 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 Kuete?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 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 Kuete today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Kuete?
Local time is 19:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kuete?
Kuete is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuete?
DEM 502 m.
Where is Kuete located?
It is at -6.12452, 20.59303 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuete in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.