Location & Surroundings
Kela is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 981 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 73 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1255 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 64 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
8° 33' 5" S, 25° 49' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 981 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:52
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (274 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 22.7 | 1.5 | 274 | 68 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 252 | 60 | 1,013.4 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 8 | 70.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.9 | 2.4 | 87 | 31 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 652.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 3.1 | 337 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 251.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.3 | 210 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.5 | 101 | 55 | 1,014.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 69 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.2 | 2.2 | 13 | 28 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 803.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 30 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 78 | 139.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 0.9 | 322 | 81 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 316 | 77 | 1,015.7 | 1.01 / 1.17 | 97 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 1.4 | 360 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 717.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 223 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 1.53 / 1.54 | 96 | 251.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 0.9 | 311 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kela?
Now 22.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Kela today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kela?
Local time is 08:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kela?
Kela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kela?
DEM 981 m.
Where is Kela located?
It is at -8.55152, 25.82642 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.