Location & Surroundings
Dala is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 808 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 88 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 380 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 87 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
5° 43' 58" S, 18° 25' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 808 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:26
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 773 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.26 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 | 23.3 | 0.6 | 332 | 76 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 5 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 18 | 23.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 1.6 | 334 | 34 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 89 | 773.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 0.8 | 280 | 67 | 1,010.8 | 0.88 / 0.92 | 29 | 132.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.8 | 211 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.34 / 1.26 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 280 | 69 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 1.6 | 322 | 33 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 778.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 1.0 | 246 | 57 | 1,010.2 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 16 | 128.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 2.5 | 234 | 72 | 1,011.6 | 0.21 / 0.52 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 176 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.29 / 0.82 | 22 | 24.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.0 | 1.6 | 316 | 32 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 95 | 785.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 4.2 | 178 | 74 | 1,011.8 | 1.70 / 1.74 | 100 | 134.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.5 | 1.4 | 115 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.53 / 2.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dala?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 773 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dala today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Dala?
Local time is 08:26. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dala?
Dala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dala?
DEM 808 m.
Where is Dala located?
It is at -5.73289, 18.42527 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.