Location & Surroundings
Ukwa is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,771 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Djugu, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1830 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bunia Airport, 53 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
1° 52' 13" N, 30° 35' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1771 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,052 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:54
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Ukwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 18.8 | 1.2 | 49 | 69 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 60 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 2.7 | 88 | 52 | 1,014.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.1 | 93 | 41 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 753.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 1.3 | 37 | 61 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 176.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 1.1 | 65 | 64 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 104 | 52 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.1 | 70 | 42 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 597.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.8 | 0.3 | 9 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 98 | 93.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 91 | 73 | 1,011.7 | 0.12 / 0.18 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 153 | 64 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 63.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 0.4 | 14 | 54 | 1,009.2 | 1.14 / 1.15 | 93 | 513.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.9 | 0.9 | 334 | 88 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 85 | 118.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ukwa?
Now 18.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Ukwa today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Ukwa?
Local time is 03:54. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ukwa?
Ukwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukwa?
DEM 1,771 m.
Where is Ukwa located?
It is at 1.87033, 30.58585 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.