Location & Surroundings
Sungu is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 575 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 51 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 520 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 47 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° 18' 17" S, 19° 53' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 575 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 168 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:56
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 8 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 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.7 | 1.0 | 317 | 88 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 321 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 20 | 30.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 1.5 | 269 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.06 / 0.76 | 100 | 633.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 35 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 0.16 / 0.92 | 93 | 95.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 0.6 | 249 | 74 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 142 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 3.92 / 3.92 | 71 | 27.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 2.6 | 177 | 72 | 1,011.7 | 5.27 / 9.19 | 71 | 385.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 216 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 309.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 0.9 | 263 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.3 | 330 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 35 | 71 | 1,011.4 | 1.78 / 1.78 | 86 | 316.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 322 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 99 | 112.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 0.8 | 296 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sungu?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Sungu today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Sungu?
Local time is 07:56. 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 575 m.
Where is Sungu located?
It is at -5.30475, 19.89569 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.