Location & Surroundings
Kaniama is a third-order administrative division in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 881 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanyama, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1045 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaniama Airport, 3 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 31' 0" S, 24° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 881 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 46,868 p/km²
- Built-up 10.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:08
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Alternate Names
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Kaniama
Weather in Kanyama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanyama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 25.9 | 1.0 | 155 | 58 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.4 | 2.4 | 79 | 23 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 844.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 2.1 | 353 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 203.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 290 | 70 | 1,011.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 1.4 | 268 | 55 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 41.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.4 | 0.5 | 75 | 33 | 1,006.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 33 | 658.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 340 | 66 | 1,010.8 | 0.93 / 0.97 | 74 | 199.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 315 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.6 | 1.3 | 307 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 52.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.3 | 1.8 | 13 | 28 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 732.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 1.8 | 58 | 41 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 178.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 317 | 54 | 1,009.3 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.4 | 3.9 | 309 | 71 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanyama?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 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 Kanyama today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kanyama?
Local time is 18:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanyama?
Kanyama is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kanyama?
DEM 881 m.
Where is Kanyama located?
It is at -7.51667, 24.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanyama in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.