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 05:23
- 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 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 406 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 21.6 | 1.8 | 44 | 97 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 2.4 | 274 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 5.03 / 5.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.8 | 235 | 98 | 1,016.0 | 6.61 / 11.65 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 2.8 | 252 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 405.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.7 | 234 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 63 | 257.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.2 | 239 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.19 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 228 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 254 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 80 | 787.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 1.4 | 229 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 6.74 / 7.33 | 100 | 369.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.8 | 240 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 241 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 3.55 / 3.58 | 100 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 2.8 | 279 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.91 | 100 | 458.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 1.4 | 298 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 180.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiala?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 406 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 05:23. 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.