Location & Surroundings
Mpika is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 523 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 38 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 120 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 47 km away.
Overview
Mpika is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 24' 12" S, 15° 15' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 523 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:50
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Mpika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.61 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 | 21.6 | 0.9 | 237 | 94 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 207 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 100 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 339 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 2.23 / 2.89 | 98 | 539.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 272 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 340.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.4 | 253 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.41 / 0.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 248 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 89 | 18.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.5 | 283 | 61 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 14 | 465.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 284 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 5.59 / 5.86 | 98 | 247.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.5 | 187 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 198 | 91 | 1,014.2 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 100 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 2.8 | 9 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 7.91 / 8.18 | 100 | 493.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 208 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 94 | 105.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.2 | 0.6 | 258 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpika?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mpika today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Mpika?
Local time is 07:50. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mpika?
Mpika is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mpika?
DEM 523 m.
Where is Mpika located?
It is at -5.40337, 15.25820 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry