Location & Surroundings
Kialu is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 645 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabalo, 61 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo Airport, 62 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° 53' 5" S, 26° 23' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 645 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 21:08
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kialu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kialu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,008.1 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 34.5 | 3.0 | 74 | 33 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.6 | 264 | 55 | 1,009.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 27 | 215.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 319 | 60 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 336 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 2.0 | 42 | 32 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 694.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 1.6 | 285 | 49 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 209.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 3.0 | 328 | 63 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 316 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 36.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.6 | 1.5 | 28 | 32 | 1,007.2 | 0.67 / 0.71 | 60 | 700.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 1.9 | 294 | 53 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 213.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 4.1 | 319 | 76 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 3.1 | 299 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 2.40 / 2.40 | 100 | 44.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.1 | 2.7 | 342 | 53 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 88 | 502.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kialu?
Now 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 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 Kialu today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kialu?
Local time is 21:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kialu?
Kialu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kialu?
DEM 645 m.
Where is Kialu located?
It is at -5.88466, 26.39288 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kialu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.