Location & Surroundings
Kongo is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 459 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 24 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 3 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° 28' 17" S, 14° 49' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 459 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 311 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:32
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Kongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 255 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 22.8 | 0.8 | 229 | 91 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 2.6 | 277 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 255.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 0.4 | 310 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.31 / 0.39 | 100 | 139.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 246 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.3 | 242 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 257 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 91 | 451.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 228 | 75 | 1,010.8 | 0.07 / 0.22 | 86 | 223.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 225 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 1.7 | 249 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 22.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 3.4 | 244 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 71 | 626.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 217 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.83 / 1.09 | 99 | 294.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 241 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 1.55 / 2.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 1.7 | 258 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 2.37 | 99 | 8.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kongo?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 255 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 Kongo today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kongo?
Local time is 14:32. 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 459 m.
Where is Kongo located?
It is at -5.47152, 14.82519 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.