Location & Surroundings
Sakakesa is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,050 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 87 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1120 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 145 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
10° 19' 1" S, 23° 28' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1050 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:17
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sakakesa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakakesa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 850 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 18.2 | 1.6 | 84 | 79 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 3.2 | 72 | 75 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.2 | 2.5 | 70 | 31 | 1,009.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 850.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 3.8 | 129 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.54 / 0.59 | 100 | 167.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 0.8 | 5 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 278 | 62 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 41.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 2.1 | 111 | 42 | 1,008.8 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 94 | 776.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 97 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 1.10 / 1.35 | 87 | 66.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.4 | 1.6 | 323 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 296 | 70 | 1,014.6 | 0.04 / 0.10 | 34 | 59.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.4 | 1.8 | 3 | 27 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 66 | 882.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 116 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.94 / 1.00 | 71 | 129.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.3 | 2.4 | 2 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakakesa?
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 850 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 Sakakesa today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Sakakesa?
Local time is 10:17. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sakakesa?
Sakakesa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakakesa?
DEM 1,050 m.
Where is Sakakesa located?
It is at -10.31682, 23.48185 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakakesa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.