Location & Surroundings
Banc Stella is a shoal(s) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nearest larger town is Soyo, 12 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 375 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Soyo Airport, 12 km away.
Overview
Banc Stella is DE Sandbank in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo.
It is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Type shoal(s) (SHOL)
- a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 2' 0" S, 12° 24' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:38
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Weather in Banc Stella
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banc Stella, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 25.4 | 1.7 | 237 | 88 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.1 | 177 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 92 | 14.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 5.8 | 296 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 4.76 / 4.84 | 100 | 527.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.5 | 244 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 106.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.2 | 204 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.9 | 191 | 85 | 1,015.7 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 99 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 4.4 | 238 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 526.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 4.9 | 214 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 6 | 327.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 2.8 | 219 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 199 | 81 | 1,015.8 | 0.16 / 0.18 | 100 | 10.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 4.3 | 259 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 77 | 500.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 3.4 | 251 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 92 | 256.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 3.4 | 242 | 81 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 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 Banc Stella?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 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 Banc Stella today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Banc Stella?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banc Stella?
Banc Stella is a shoal(s).
What is the elevation of Banc Stella?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Banc Stella located?
It is at -6.03333, 12.40000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banc Stella in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry