Location & Surroundings
Patu is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 639 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 895 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 44 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
6° 7' 5" S, 23° 10' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 639 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,989 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:36
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Patu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Patu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (293 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 1.6 | 293 | 79 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 1.3 | 307 | 52 | 1,010.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 668.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 64 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.21 / 0.54 | 74 | 134.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 207 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.32 / 0.85 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 0.5 | 200 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 51.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.6 | 0.7 | 27 | 35 | 1,007.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 818.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 168 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 3.60 / 3.64 | 83 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 186 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 0.1 | 273 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 54.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.1 | 1.7 | 7 | 33 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 869.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 204 | 73 | 1,009.1 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 59 | 157.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 296 | 87 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.2 | 1.4 | 300 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 56.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Patu?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 06:06 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Patu?
Local time is 15:36. 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 639 m.
Where is Patu located?
It is at -6.11818, 23.17168 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Patu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.