Location & Surroundings
Kwakasa is a stream in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 976 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, about 145 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1030 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Kwakasa 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
8° 40' 53" S, 23° 31' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 976 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 00:21
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kwakasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwakasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 29.5 | 1.7 | 302 | 44 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 68 | 72 | 1,011.6 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 96 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 322 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 238 | 74 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 20.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.0 | 0.4 | 25 | 36 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 660.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 14 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 100 | 257.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 241 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 2.1 | 261 | 77 | 1,016.2 | 0.20 / 0.21 | 37 | 40.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.6 | 1.3 | 140 | 42 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 94 | 685.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 4.2 | 343 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 6.14 / 6.24 | 100 | 142.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 1.0 | 245 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.9 | 178 | 79 | 1,015.2 | 0.27 / 0.73 | 99 | 41.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.9 | 0.8 | 304 | 38 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 706.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwakasa?
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Kwakasa today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kwakasa?
Local time is 00:21. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kwakasa?
Kwakasa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kwakasa?
DEM 976 m.
Where is Kwakasa located?
It is at -8.68136, 23.52789 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwakasa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry