Location & Surroundings
Alira is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 706 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isiro, 97 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1500 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, 94 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
2° 49' 59" N, 26° 44' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 706 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 374 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:28
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Alira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.31 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 | 19.5 | 0.9 | 184 | 99 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.3 | 43 | 91 | 1,015.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 63.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 156 | 74 | 1,010.4 | 0.37 / 0.52 | 100 | 565.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.5 | 26 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 0.82 / 1.34 | 43 | 85.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 1.0 | 18 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 120 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 60.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.3 | 1.8 | 107 | 33 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 828.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 10 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 6 | 66.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.6 | 0.6 | 225 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 0.26 / 1.04 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 166 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 90 | 63.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.8 | 1.2 | 120 | 32 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 840.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 117 | 90 | 1,010.0 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 0 | 92.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.4 | 1.3 | 230 | 99 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alira?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alira today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Alira?
Local time is 09:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Alira?
Alira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alira?
DEM 706 m.
Where is Alira located?
It is at 2.83305, 26.74375 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alira in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.