Location & Surroundings
Kalu is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matadi, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 270 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Matadi, 21 km away.
Overview
Kalu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 41' 19" S, 13° 16' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 258 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:51
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Kalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 365 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 23.1 | 0.9 | 275 | 98 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 0.2 | 25 | 93 | 1,014.7 | 2.14 / 2.14 | 100 | 9.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 2.7 | 290 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 78 | 364.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 279 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 92 | 323.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.1 | 250 | 94 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 206 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 11.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 2.5 | 207 | 52 | 1,012.8 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 17 | 555.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.9 | 259 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.37 / 0.47 | 25 | 371.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 1.3 | 262 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 245 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 94 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 2.5 | 261 | 50 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 95 | 599.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 3.4 | 255 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 0.13 / 0.18 | 99 | 201.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 0.8 | 283 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 89 | 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 Kalu?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 365 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 Kalu today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kalu?
Local time is 08:51. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kalu?
Kalu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kalu?
DEM 258 m.
Where is Kalu located?
It is at -5.68864, 13.27933 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry