Location & Surroundings
Watanda is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 632 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 48 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1320 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, about 125 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
9° 5' 34" S, 26° 16' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 632 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,218 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:27
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Watanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 474 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 23.4 | 1.3 | 126 | 59 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.3 | 179 | 57 | 1,013.8 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 100 | 32.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 2.6 | 1 | 31 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 89 | 473.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 1.5 | 91 | 56 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.08 | 100 | 254.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 0.9 | 193 | 58 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 0.5 | 83 | 43 | 1,012.9 | 0.13 / 0.18 | 32 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.4 | 3.2 | 0 | 26 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 780.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 105 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 2.14 / 2.16 | 95 | 136.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 1.3 | 183 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.07 / 2.23 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 0.4 | 141 | 61 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 11 | 65.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 2.7 | 16 | 32 | 1,007.3 | 0.40 / 0.50 | 65 | 814.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 158 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 2.55 / 3.05 | 69 | 142.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 0.8 | 195 | 75 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watanda?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 474 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 Watanda today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Watanda?
Local time is 11:27. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Watanda?
Watanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Watanda?
DEM 632 m.
Where is Watanda located?
It is at -9.09266, 26.27579 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.