Location & Surroundings
Bala is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moanda, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 365 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kitona Base, 14 km away.
Overview
Bala is watercourse in Bas-Congo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 13 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 1' 36" S, 12° 30' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 08:23
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Bala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 26.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 25.1 | 1.3 | 242 | 90 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.3 | 165 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 14.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 5.3 | 292 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 4.65 / 4.65 | 100 | 545.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 253 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 111.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.6 | 202 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 190 | 85 | 1,015.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 4.5 | 258 | 64 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 518.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 4.2 | 216 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 9 | 339.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.1 | 2.0 | 224 | 88 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.5 | 188 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 4.5 | 267 | 63 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 75 | 534.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 2.9 | 254 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 208.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.8 | 2.4 | 238 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bala?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 26.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 05:41 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Bala?
Local time is 08:23. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bala?
Bala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bala?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Bala located?
It is at -6.02665, 12.50286 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry