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 12:57
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:53
- 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 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 421 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 2.2 | 270 | 98 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 2.1 | 240 | 97 | 1,015.9 | 4.96 / 4.96 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 3.2 | 246 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 81 | 420.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 240 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 93 | 254.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.3 | 241 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 230 | 89 | 1,015.6 | 0.15 / 0.20 | 100 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 2.6 | 258 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 771.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 2.1 | 236 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 4.11 / 4.11 | 23 | 310.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 0.7 | 242 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 264 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 9.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 293 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 3.74 / 4.70 | 50 | 256.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 240 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 3.68 | 100 | 235.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.6 | 252 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiala?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 421 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 Kiala today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kiala?
Local time is 12:57. 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.