Location & Surroundings
Sande is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 817 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 86 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 415 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 86 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° 48' 40" S, 18° 43' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 817 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 365 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:35
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Sande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,015.6 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 | 22.0 | 0.7 | 59 | 83 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.9 | 1.7 | 8 | 46 | 1,011.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 81 | 675.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 333 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 86 | 272.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 300 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 0.9 | 354 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 27.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 1.5 | 8 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 801.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 245 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 21 | 106.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.8 | 357 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 1.41 / 1.58 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.4 | 1.1 | 355 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 96 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 3.1 | 341 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 3.32 / 3.51 | 97 | 714.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 2.7 | 342 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 100 | 171.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 344 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 1.35 / 2.36 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.4 | 1.5 | 346 | 88 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 98 | 14.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sande?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 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 Sande today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Sande?
Local time is 17:35. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sande?
Sande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sande?
DEM 817 m.
Where is Sande located?
It is at -5.81114, 18.73195 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sande in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.