Location & Surroundings
Kela is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 448 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 31 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 34 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
5° 18' 59" S, 14° 33' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 448 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 138 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:19
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Kela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 30.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.3 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 | 23.2 | 2.5 | 242 | 73 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 3.4 | 235 | 82 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 2.4 | 260 | 46 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 576.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 2.7 | 284 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 400.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 3.3 | 240 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 2.8 | 242 | 81 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 3.2 | 257 | 42 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 726.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 4.1 | 247 | 45 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 394.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 3.7 | 239 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 3.4 | 238 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 4.1 | 252 | 40 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 714.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 3.9 | 251 | 45 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 426.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 3.1 | 236 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kela?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 30.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kela?
Local time is 07:19. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kela?
Kela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kela?
DEM 448 m.
Where is Kela located?
It is at -5.31636, 14.56075 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.