Location & Surroundings
Kitala is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 595 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 105 km to the northeast. 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° 10' 58" S, 14° 56' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 595 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 80 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:08
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kitala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 32.4 | 2.1 | 266 | 37 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 2.8 | 268 | 43 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 289.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.2 | 233 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 3.2 | 234 | 75 | 1,014.8 | 0.10 / 0.14 | 77 | 13.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.2 | 2.4 | 258 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 761.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 0.4 | 182 | 45 | 1,009.5 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 91 | 244.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 3.8 | 253 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 0.32 / 0.72 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 3.9 | 255 | 72 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 63 | 12.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.4 | 3.9 | 244 | 41 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 745.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 4.4 | 252 | 48 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 208.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 4.2 | 236 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 4.0 | 237 | 73 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 14.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.7 | 2.4 | 254 | 33 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 768.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitala?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 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 Kitala today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kitala?
Local time is 23:08. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitala?
Kitala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitala?
DEM 595 m.
Where is Kitala located?
It is at -5.18289, 14.94022 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.