Location & Surroundings
Pokoso is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 732 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 53 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 430 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 55 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° 27' 44" S, 19° 1' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 732 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 498 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:24
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Pokoso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pokoso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.9 | 0.8 | 195 | 96 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 0.2 | 270 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 35.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.6 | 1.4 | 68 | 32 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 823.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 122 | 56 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 372.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 0.8 | 290 | 62 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 311 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 98 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 2.8 | 339 | 39 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 718.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 220 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 2.82 / 2.82 | 79 | 321.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 1.4 | 281 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.17 / 2.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 309 | 91 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 19.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 3.5 | 322 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 1.78 / 1.88 | 96 | 501.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 294 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 18 | 194.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.2 | 1.3 | 270 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pokoso?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 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 Pokoso today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Pokoso?
Local time is 13:24. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pokoso?
Pokoso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pokoso?
DEM 732 m.
Where is Pokoso located?
It is at -5.46228, 19.03037 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pokoso in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.