Location & Surroundings
Kiala is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 691 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mulongo, 67 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1310 km to the west. The nearest airport is Manono Airport, 67 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
7° 16' 9" S, 26° 47' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 691 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,462 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:17
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Kiala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 7.9 mm. Solar peaks near 769 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
7.93 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 | 21.1 | 1.2 | 304 | 83 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 347 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 3.61 / 3.61 | 99 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.1 | 3.8 | 309 | 45 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 769.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 3.1 | 38 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 44.96 / 45.02 | 100 | 205.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.6 | 68 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 7.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 151 | 82 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 2.2 | 353 | 46 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 819.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.7 | 12 | 79 | 1,011.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 91 | 278.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.5 | 1.0 | 158 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.1 | 347 | 72 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 74.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.1 | 2.8 | 325 | 38 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 891.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 4.0 | 109 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 1.44 / 1.44 | 100 | 269.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.2 | 1.3 | 110 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 3.09 / 4.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiala?
Now 21.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 7.9 mm. Solar peaks near 769 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kiala today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kiala?
Local time is 13:17. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kiala?
Kiala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiala?
DEM 691 m.
Where is Kiala located?
It is at -7.26912, 26.78958 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.