Location & Surroundings
Bala is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 591 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isamba, 75 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Beni-Dibele Airport, 56 km away.
Also known as: Mbala
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
3° 39' 59" S, 22° 33' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 591 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:41
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Bala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 21.2 | 1.7 | 254 | 97 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 214 | 100 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 145 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 1.5 | 281 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 846.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.2 | 41 | 72 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 144.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.2 | 357 | 85 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 0.8 | 342 | 71 | 1,014.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 70 | 50.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 1.2 | 279 | 36 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 93 | 818.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 1.0 | 353 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 2.45 / 2.50 | 91 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 0.2 | 345 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 2.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.5 | 299 | 93 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 2.17 | 100 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 1.8 | 290 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.69 | 100 | 626.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 1.0 | 251 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 1.67 / 3.36 | 90 | 146.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bala?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 846 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 Bala today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Bala?
Local time is 03:41. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bala?
Bala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bala?
DEM 591 m.
Where is Bala located?
It is at -3.66649, 22.55143 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.