Location & Surroundings
Kara is a stream in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 301 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masina, 30 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is 33 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is N'djili Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Kara is stream in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kinshasa
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 10' 8" S, 15° 33' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 301 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,059 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:39
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Kara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 28.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 21.6 | 0.2 | 65 | 80 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 0.7 | 227 | 73 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 22.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 1.2 | 63 | 55 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 334.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 0.8 | 23 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 5 | 312.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 0.1 | 273 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 0.8 | 262 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 1.8 | 140 | 40 | 1,008.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 95 | 705.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 241 | 73 | 1,009.9 | 0.35 / 0.42 | 44 | 117.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 1.3 | 230 | 83 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 220 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 0.22 | 99 | 21.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.7 | 0.5 | 173 | 41 | 1,008.2 | 0.65 / 0.86 | 100 | 738.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 2.0 | 291 | 93 | 1,009.5 | 1.66 / 2.52 | 98 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 1.2 | 257 | 96 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kara?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 28.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 335 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 Kara today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kara?
Local time is 09:39. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kara?
Kara is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kara?
DEM 301 m.
Where is Kara located?
It is at -4.16899, 15.56015 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kara in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry