Location & Surroundings
Sawata is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,039 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lucapa, about 135 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 880 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 83 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° 41' 35" S, 21° 57' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1039 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 09:19
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sawata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sawata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,011.2 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 | 18.3 | 0.6 | 231 | 96 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 344 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 99 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 3.4 | 7 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 564.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 1 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 295.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 0.8 | 325 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 289 | 72 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 40.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.4 | 1.5 | 89 | 26 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 844.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 350 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 88 | 150.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 1.1 | 294 | 77 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 245 | 60 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 52.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.7 | 2.0 | 352 | 28 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 814.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 169 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 2.22 / 2.22 | 81 | 78.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.9 | 1.1 | 281 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sawata?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 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 Sawata today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Sawata?
Local time is 09:19. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sawata?
Sawata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sawata?
DEM 1,039 m.
Where is Sawata located?
It is at -8.69307, 21.96196 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sawata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.