Location & Surroundings
Kawela is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 820 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, about 105 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 52 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
6° 48' 3" S, 22° 8' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 820 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,179 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:52
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Kawela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kawela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
34.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,009.9 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 | 34.7 | 1.9 | 338 | 30 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 0.5 | 132 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 62 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 44 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 0.8 | 357 | 58 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 39.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 2.0 | 82 | 27 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 689.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 321 | 44 | 1,009.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 83 | 83.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 354 | 62 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 328 | 65 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.8 | 2.1 | 342 | 32 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 693.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 226 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 2.29 / 2.29 | 93 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 331 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 2.82 / 5.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 309 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 97 | 13.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 2.3 | 263 | 54 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 98 | 485.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kawela?
Now 34.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 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 Kawela today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kawela?
Local time is 21:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kawela?
Kawela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kawela?
DEM 820 m.
Where is Kawela located?
It is at -6.80088, 22.13453 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kawela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.