Location & Surroundings
Kiala is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 450 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 20 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 305 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 21 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° 39' 8" S, 16° 46' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 450 m
- Timezone Africa/Luanda
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 101 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:57
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 27 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 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 564 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.14 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 | 20.1 | 0.4 | 289 | 99 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 0.8 | 157 | 96 | 1,016.6 | 2.63 / 2.63 | 100 | 26.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 1.4 | 138 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.31 | 60 | 564.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.2 | 273 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.50 / 1.82 | 91 | 230.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.5 | 238 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 0.2 | 184 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 29.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 2.0 | 18 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 767.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 272 | 91 | 1,010.3 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 99 | 255.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 0.5 | 237 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 0.30 / 1.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 344 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 83 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.7 | 2.3 | 338 | 41 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 91 | 715.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 74 | 99 | 1,010.9 | 20.11 / 20.14 | 100 | 105.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 1.1 | 46 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 13.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiala?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 564 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kiala today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Kiala?
Local time is 09:57. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kiala?
Kiala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiala?
DEM 450 m.
Where is Kiala located?
It is at -6.65218, 16.77487 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.