Location & Surroundings
Kiala is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 794 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 54 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 335 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 55 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° 36' 46" S, 17° 16' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 794 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 06:02
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kiala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
4.29 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 | 21.4 | 0.3 | 72 | 90 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 300 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.5 | 284 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 30.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 1.5 | 69 | 34 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 806.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 1.2 | 256 | 94 | 1,010.9 | 4.29 / 4.29 | 100 | 235.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 309 | 95 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 227 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 14.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 1.4 | 26 | 59 | 1,010.5 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 100 | 497.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 1.2 | 59 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 0.40 / 0.90 | 99 | 298.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.7 | 281 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 0.31 / 1.21 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 0.1 | 224 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 20.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.4 | 2.2 | 30 | 35 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 779.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 1.1 | 159 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 1.64 / 1.64 | 96 | 299.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiala?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kiala today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kiala?
Local time is 06:02. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kiala?
Kiala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiala?
DEM 794 m.
Where is Kiala located?
It is at -6.61281, 17.28292 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.