Location & Surroundings
Kialu is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 499 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bulungu, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, 33 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
4° 35' 40" S, 18° 29' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 499 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 810 p/km²
- Built-up 8.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:21
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Kialu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kialu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.1 | 2.1 | 348 | 82 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 259 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 1.47 / 1.47 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 13 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 4.34 / 5.81 | 100 | 24.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 3.1 | 328 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 653.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.6 | 248 | 72 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 353.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 264 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 4.5 | 329 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 12.26 / 12.81 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 0.7 | 66 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 369.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 1.8 | 324 | 76 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 303.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 296 | 83 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 298 | 75 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 95 | 37.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.8 | 2.3 | 322 | 41 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 824.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.0 | 1.3 | 259 | 80 | 1,008.7 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 100 | 251.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kialu?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 05:22 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kialu?
Local time is 03:21. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kialu?
Kialu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kialu?
DEM 499 m.
Where is Kialu located?
It is at -4.59436, 18.49649 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kialu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.