Location & Surroundings
Balaka is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 650 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 41 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 515 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 41 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° 51' 26" S, 19° 56' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 650 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 510 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:16
- Sunrise 05:13
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Balaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 23.2 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 158 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.58 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 | 21.1 | 0.6 | 81 | 99 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 291 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 300 | 98 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 96 | 12.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 301 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 2.30 / 2.43 | 97 | 158.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.4 | 282 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 40 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 282 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 295 | 87 | 1,017.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 98 | 18.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.5 | 322 | 68 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 98 | 507.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 0.3 | 290 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.47 / 0.58 | 51 | 87.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 0.4 | 278 | 91 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 250 | 79 | 1,017.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 47 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 1.5 | 248 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 2.61 / 2.63 | 79 | 744.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 0.2 | 125 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 1.85 / 4.48 | 100 | 186.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balaka?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 23.2 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 158 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balaka today?
Sunrise around 05:13 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Balaka?
Local time is 02:16. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balaka?
Balaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balaka?
DEM 650 m.
Where is Balaka located?
It is at -4.85711, 19.94142 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.