Location & Surroundings
Mpukutu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 749 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 40 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga 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° 14' 6" S, 22° 18' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 749 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,788 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:12
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mpukutu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpukutu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (271 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.4 | 0.8 | 271 | 65 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 316 | 72 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 0.7 | 47 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 2.1 | 53 | 33 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 872.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.8 | 217 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 317.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 123 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 294 | 81 | 1,016.2 | 0.55 / 0.63 | 96 | 48.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 2.4 | 42 | 35 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 785.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.9 | 0.7 | 240 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 266.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 170 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 5.70 / 5.70 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 157 | 95 | 1,018.2 | 1.36 / 7.06 | 100 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 260 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 6.92 | 100 | 152.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.7 | 1.5 | 194 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 118.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpukutu?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 873 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 Mpukutu today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Mpukutu?
Local time is 05:12. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpukutu?
Mpukutu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpukutu?
DEM 749 m.
Where is Mpukutu located?
It is at -6.23489, 22.30216 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpukutu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.