Location & Surroundings
Nkoka is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 590 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 39 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 730 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 40 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° 2' 32" S, 21° 51' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 590 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,938 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:39
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Nkoka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkoka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 37.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
0.1 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 23.2 | 0.1 | 22 | 79 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.6 | 0.3 | 167 | 27 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 766.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 155 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 1.64 / 1.64 | 88 | 163.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 342 | 88 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.3 | 309 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 23.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 39.8 | 0.9 | 339 | 23 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 737.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 228 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 100 | 100.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 291 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.3 | 1.4 | 299 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 35.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.7 | 1.4 | 303 | 27 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 753.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 1.2 | 301 | 57 | 1,008.9 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 49 | 130.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 0.3 | 6 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 1.30 / 1.49 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 0.6 | 258 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.46 | 66 | 29.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkoka?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 37.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 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 Nkoka today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Nkoka?
Local time is 17:39. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkoka?
Nkoka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkoka?
DEM 590 m.
Where is Nkoka located?
It is at -5.04220, 21.85567 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkoka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.