Location & Surroundings
Biala is a stream in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 763 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sake, about 115 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1455 km to the west. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, about 140 km away.
Overview
Biala is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 763 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in North Kivu
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 16' 2" S, 28° 2' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 763 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 05:52
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Biala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Biala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 401 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.06 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 | 19.5 | 0.5 | 65 | 98 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 0.9 | 108 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 0.2 | 162 | 92 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 222 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 4.22 / 4.22 | 100 | 401.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.6 | 72 | 97 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 98 | 46.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 94 | 98 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.1 | 91 | 94 | 1,018.6 | 0.13 / 0.36 | 95 | 22.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 95 | 92 | 1,015.4 | 0.44 / 0.80 | 100 | 92.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.3 | 0.8 | 57 | 93 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 0.8 | 93 | 98 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 53 | 79 | 1,018.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 32.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 57 | 85 | 1,014.8 | 0.41 / 0.42 | 97 | 181.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.9 | 0.8 | 96 | 95 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 33 | 134.4 | 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 Biala?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 401 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Biala today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Biala?
Local time is 05:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Biala?
Biala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Biala?
DEM 763 m.
Where is Biala located?
It is at -1.26736, 28.03481 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Biala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry