Location & Surroundings
Bakala is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 623 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bakwa, 76 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1610 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Poste Airport, about 105 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
4° 30' 14" N, 26° 49' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 623 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:26
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Weather in Bakala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 179 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 19.4 | 1.0 | 61 | 93 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 1.0 | 98 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 2.0 | 89 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 1.81 / 1.86 | 100 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 42 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 92 | 179.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.8 | 56 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 139.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 87 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 0.88 / 0.90 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 69 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 13 | 66.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.3 | 2.5 | 73 | 33 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 865.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 3.6 | 85 | 69 | 1,009.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 35 | 271.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 93 | 77 | 1,008.5 | 0.07 / 0.13 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 153 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.42 / 0.54 | 71 | 63.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 1.5 | 156 | 37 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 769.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 3.6 | 295 | 93 | 1,010.3 | 3.90 / 3.90 | 100 | 70.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakala?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 179 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 Bakala today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Bakala?
Local time is 07:26. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakala?
Bakala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakala?
DEM 623 m.
Where is Bakala located?
It is at 4.50378, 26.81950 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.