Location & Surroundings
Saikulu is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,092 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanyama, about 120 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1040 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kaniama Airport, about 120 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
8° 30' 51" S, 23° 43' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1092 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 08:08
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Saikulu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saikulu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 307 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (10 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.5 | 1.0 | 10 | 77 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 310 | 66 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 3.2 | 99 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 2.88 / 2.89 | 90 | 307.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.4 | 158 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 6.15 / 9.04 | 100 | 80.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.5 | 214 | 79 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.8 | 247 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 1.0 | 161 | 40 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 465.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 345 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 83 | 315.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 1.8 | 282 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.86 / 0.93 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 214 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.77 / 1.70 | 97 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 1.3 | 263 | 41 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 100 | 713.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 3.0 | 322 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 6.00 / 6.71 | 98 | 129.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.5 | 3.0 | 277 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 1.77 / 8.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saikulu?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 307 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 Saikulu today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Saikulu?
Local time is 08:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Saikulu?
Saikulu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Saikulu?
DEM 1,092 m.
Where is Saikulu located?
It is at -8.51424, 23.73010 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saikulu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.