Location & Surroundings
Kurukwata is a settlement in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 888 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yei, 65 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1880 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Aba Airport, 14 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
3° 52' 0" N, 30° 8' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 888 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:12
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Kurukwata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurukwata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 32.8 | 0.9 | 107 | 39 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 103 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 71 | 95.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 89 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 83 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 1.65 / 1.65 | 23 | 77.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 0.8 | 102 | 37 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 824.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 248 | 76 | 1,010.3 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 98 | 167.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.7 | 179 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 3.04 / 3.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.6 | 257 | 96 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 2.77 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 3.0 | 233 | 63 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 354.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 238 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 216.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 0.3 | 178 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 134 | 74 | 1,014.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 79 | 48.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 2.7 | 120 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 1.48 / 1.56 | 72 | 590.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurukwata?
Now 32.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Kurukwata today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kurukwata?
Local time is 21:12. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kurukwata?
Kurukwata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kurukwata?
DEM 888 m.
Where is Kurukwata located?
It is at 3.86667, 30.13333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurukwata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.