Location & Surroundings
Galala is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 507 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 275 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 20 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° 36' 59" S, 17° 46' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 507 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 202 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:22
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Galala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.98 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 | 34.2 | 1.0 | 67 | 43 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 0.7 | 91 | 69 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 289.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 242 | 94 | 1,010.6 | 2.43 / 2.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.5 | 246 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 5.82 / 8.25 | 96 | 13.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 0.8 | 2 | 85 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.98 | 100 | 563.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.3 | 180 | 89 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 55 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.3 | 198 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 1.94 / 2.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 302 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 4.05 / 6.13 | 100 | 20.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.9 | 1.4 | 9 | 65 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 88 | 419.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.9 | 357 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 4.77 / 5.08 | 43 | 237.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 244 | 99 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 320 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.23 / 0.29 | 100 | 24.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.6 | 2.4 | 272 | 53 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 403.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galala?
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Galala today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Galala?
Local time is 21:22. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Galala?
Galala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Galala?
DEM 507 m.
Where is Galala located?
It is at -4.61652, 17.78235 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.