Location & Surroundings
Mpukutu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 789 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 54 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 835 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 52 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° 20' 49" S, 22° 36' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 789 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 970 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:32
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 25 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 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 309 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.2 | 2.7 | 193 | 97 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.6 | 76 | 92 | 1,017.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 14.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 1.2 | 233 | 52 | 1,013.1 | 0.11 / 0.15 | 81 | 290.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 250 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 308.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 0.7 | 195 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 259 | 78 | 1,016.0 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 99 | 29.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 2.1 | 329 | 51 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 80 | 443.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.9 | 17 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 14 | 331.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.1 | 1.0 | 303 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 1.77 / 1.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 207 | 97 | 1,016.8 | 6.40 / 8.31 | 100 | 13.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.3 | 218 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 3.96 | 96 | 179.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.9 | 299 | 99 | 1,015.5 | 0.17 / 4.13 | 100 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.5 | 1.8 | 274 | 99 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpukutu?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 309 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 06:00 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Mpukutu?
Local time is 13:32. 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 789 m.
Where is Mpukutu located?
It is at -6.34685, 22.60056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpukutu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.