Location & Surroundings
Patu is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 770 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 32 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 890 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: Mpatu
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° 14' 48" S, 23° 6' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 770 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 187 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:13
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Patu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Patu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 25.0 | 0.8 | 336 | 74 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 1.8 | 6 | 36 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 870.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 125 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 1.40 / 1.40 | 67 | 257.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 292 | 78 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.8 | 303 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.1 | 2.1 | 338 | 38 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 808.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 182 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 2.79 / 2.79 | 100 | 238.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 2.3 | 317 | 97 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 3.4 | 269 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 1.7 | 281 | 53 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 476.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.4 | 247 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 100 | 233.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 298 | 94 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 3.8 | 289 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 56.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Patu?
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 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 Patu today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Patu?
Local time is 16:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Patu?
Patu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Patu?
DEM 770 m.
Where is Patu located?
It is at -6.24674, 23.10418 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Patu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.