Location & Surroundings
Kivala is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 860 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maquela do Zombo, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 175 km to the north. The nearest airport is Maquela Airport, 27 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° 51' 27" S, 14° 58' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 860 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 106 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:03
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Kivala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kivala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 310 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 20.8 | 1.2 | 268 | 98 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.6 | 250 | 97 | 1,016.3 | 3.21 / 3.21 | 94 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.9 | 255 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 79 | 305.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.8 | 226 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 85 | 310.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.6 | 257 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 224 | 90 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 91 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 2.3 | 273 | 61 | 1,011.7 | 0.62 / 0.74 | 84 | 765.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 230 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 4.49 / 5.24 | 31 | 337.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.2 | 1.3 | 218 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 255 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 2.8 | 281 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 2.73 / 2.73 | 36 | 309.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 228 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 95 | 279.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 1.7 | 249 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 3.13 / 3.86 | 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 Kivala?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 310 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kivala today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kivala?
Local time is 08:03. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kivala?
Kivala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kivala?
DEM 860 m.
Where is Kivala located?
It is at -5.85749, 14.96900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kivala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.