Location & Surroundings
Nkuna is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 752 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 36 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 875 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Kuna
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° 10' 48" S, 22° 59' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 752 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,336 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:13
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nkuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
54 %
Precip
0.38 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 | 22.7 | 1.6 | 354 | 89 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 138 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 0.3 | 122 | 73 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 92 | 54.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.9 | 2.1 | 52 | 34 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 825.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.7 | 162 | 67 | 1,010.3 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 99 | 256.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 341 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 1.37 / 1.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 331 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 2.2 | 358 | 36 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 876.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.0 | 1.6 | 284 | 59 | 1,008.1 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 98 | 298.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 2.7 | 262 | 94 | 1,009.7 | 0.75 / 0.94 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 2.5 | 259 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 56.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 2.0 | 312 | 51 | 1,007.9 | 0.09 / 0.12 | 100 | 734.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 1.3 | 96 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 2.40 / 2.52 | 100 | 133.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkuna?
Now 22.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nkuna today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Nkuna?
Local time is 05:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkuna?
Nkuna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkuna?
DEM 752 m.
Where is Nkuna located?
It is at -6.18000, 22.98779 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkuna in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.