Location & Surroundings
Sakaj is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 961 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 155 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 935 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Sakaji
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° 14' 29" S, 22° 47' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 961 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:29
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sakaj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakaj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 25.3 | 1.3 | 336 | 61 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 1.6 | 20 | 26 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 713.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 0.9 | 357 | 39 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 170.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 249 | 52 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.1 | 304 | 51 | 1,013.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 72 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.4 | 0.8 | 257 | 29 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 49 | 648.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 152 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.50 / 0.57 | 91 | 201.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 18 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.22 / 0.79 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 1.5 | 351 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 13 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.5 | 1.9 | 351 | 23 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 807.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 275 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 3.69 / 3.74 | 100 | 165.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 208 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 2.4 | 238 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 30.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakaj?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sakaj today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Sakaj?
Local time is 19:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sakaj?
Sakaj is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakaj?
DEM 961 m.
Where is Sakaj located?
It is at -8.24149, 22.79127 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakaj in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.