Location & Surroundings
Sungu is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 838 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 99 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 360 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 98 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° 44' 29" S, 18° 15' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 838 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 179 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:35
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 23.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 327 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.45 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 | 21.2 | 1.0 | 266 | 92 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 61 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 7.62 / 7.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 264 | 98 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 3.06 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 3.0 | 253 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 2.10 | 89 | 327.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.7 | 246 | 95 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 1.45 | 92 | 304.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 1.5 | 232 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 240 | 85 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 313 | 72 | 1,013.8 | 1.53 / 1.54 | 17 | 685.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 1.2 | 305 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 6.06 / 7.60 | 99 | 369.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.9 | 294 | 95 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 216 | 94 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 13.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.1 | 270 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 1.59 / 1.60 | 69 | 672.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 1.3 | 257 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.30 / 1.90 | 99 | 367.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sungu?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 23.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 327 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sungu today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Sungu?
Local time is 02:35. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sungu?
Sungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sungu?
DEM 838 m.
Where is Sungu located?
It is at -5.74146, 18.25748 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.