Location & Surroundings
Nkata is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 742 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 63 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 460 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 61 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
5° 27' 8" S, 19° 17' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 742 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 240 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:11
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Nkata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
3.66 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 | 21.3 | 2.3 | 202 | 85 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 1.5 | 184 | 83 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 185 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 82 | 26.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 1.5 | 323 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 2.04 / 2.08 | 73 | 500.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.4 | 33 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 1.59 / 3.66 | 96 | 191.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 237 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 2.3 | 292 | 94 | 1,016.6 | 0.87 / 2.05 | 100 | 24.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 1.6 | 308 | 57 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.25 | 79 | 716.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.7 | 232 | 86 | 1,013.0 | 0.13 / 1.38 | 90 | 240.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 2.4 | 267 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 2.7 | 251 | 90 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 3.3 | 272 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 1.45 / 1.59 | 100 | 218.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.6 | 1.0 | 249 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 5.18 / 6.76 | 100 | 36.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkata?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nkata today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Nkata?
Local time is 06:11. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nkata?
Nkata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkata?
DEM 742 m.
Where is Nkata located?
It is at -5.45210, 19.29406 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.