Location & Surroundings
Kongo is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 471 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 22 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 130 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 10 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° 26' 53" S, 14° 55' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 471 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 153 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:33
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Kongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 432 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.46 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 | 23.1 | 1.5 | 246 | 86 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 1.4 | 291 | 51 | 1,010.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 67 | 432.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.8 | 247 | 68 | 1,009.6 | 0.11 / 0.19 | 78 | 335.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 3.1 | 231 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.44 / 0.63 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 3.1 | 253 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 2.6 | 265 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 99 | 312.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 337 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 2.43 / 2.66 | 100 | 120.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 2.8 | 215 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.45 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.6 | 2.4 | 275 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 95 | 19.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 3.2 | 261 | 54 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 406.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.8 | 247 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 318.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 2.1 | 240 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.13 / 0.17 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.2 | 1.9 | 233 | 87 | 1,015.8 | 0.20 / 0.37 | 100 | 10.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kongo?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 432 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kongo today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kongo?
Local time is 13:33. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kongo?
Kongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kongo?
DEM 471 m.
Where is Kongo located?
It is at -5.44802, 14.91886 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.