Location & Surroundings
Kiala is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 768 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 39 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 130 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 32 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° 29' 40" S, 15° 6' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 768 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 66 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:38
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 21 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 30.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
5.26 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 | 30.9 | 0.9 | 289 | 56 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 223 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 3.65 / 3.65 | 99 | 354.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 230 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.2 | 181 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 1.09 / 2.96 | 76 | 16.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.6 | 19 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 2.30 / 5.26 | 71 | 528.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 334 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 91 | 369.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.7 | 233 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.35 / 0.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 248 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 8.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 1.9 | 19 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 3.22 / 3.41 | 100 | 239.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 251 | 96 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 37 | 121.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 257 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 218 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 93 | 9.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.8 | 1.1 | 260 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.28 / 0.31 | 44 | 639.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiala?
Now 30.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kiala today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kiala?
Local time is 23:38. 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 768 m.
Where is Kiala located?
It is at -5.49454, 15.11499 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.