Location & Surroundings
Pukapuka is a stream in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 515 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 47 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 350 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Pukapuka is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 6' 36" S, 18° 23' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 515 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:17
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Pukapuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pukapuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 203 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 21.0 | 0.2 | 36 | 95 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 67 | 98 | 1,015.6 | 5.90 / 5.90 | 100 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 2.7 | 17 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.58 / 6.48 | 100 | 156.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 322 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 203.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.5 | 218 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 187 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 2.1 | 287 | 66 | 1,010.8 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 82 | 298.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 231 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 50 | 174.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.7 | 1.4 | 257 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.50 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 1.0 | 193 | 96 | 1,015.6 | 5.55 / 6.09 | 98 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 175 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.22 | 82 | 307.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 18 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 92 | 236.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 1.6 | 274 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pukapuka?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 203 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 Pukapuka today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Pukapuka?
Local time is 08:17. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pukapuka?
Pukapuka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Pukapuka?
DEM 515 m.
Where is Pukapuka located?
It is at -5.10998, 18.39373 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pukapuka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry