Location & Surroundings
Otepele is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 496 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lodja, about 140 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 850 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lodja Airport, about 125 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
2° 36' 0" S, 22° 46' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 496 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:24
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Otepele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Otepele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 32.1 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 350 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 32.1 | 0.8 | 53 | 44 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.2 | 160 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 16 | 113.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.0 | 53 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.51 / 0.83 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.6 | 88 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 2.56 / 3.39 | 87 | 32.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 0.8 | 54 | 67 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 350.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 0.3 | 36 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 51 | 224.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 283 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 111 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 2.50 / 2.94 | 19 | 46.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.8 | 1.1 | 66 | 42 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 93 | 780.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 147 | 93 | 1,010.1 | 2.26 / 2.39 | 44 | 137.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 349 | 98 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 2.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.0 | 197 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 6.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.6 | 1.8 | 218 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 226.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Otepele?
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 32.1 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 350 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 Otepele today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Otepele?
Local time is 00:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Otepele?
Otepele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Otepele?
DEM 496 m.
Where is Otepele located?
It is at -2.60000, 22.76667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Otepele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.