Location & Surroundings
Laba is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 42 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 500 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 45 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° 38' 38" S, 19° 47' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 421 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 494 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:16
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Laba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 36.3 C, max wind 0.4 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
66 %
Precip
0.94 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 | 22.4 | 0.3 | 258 | 88 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.1 | 308 | 92 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 0.1 | 346 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 15 | 44.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.3 | 0.4 | 283 | 34 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 824.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.2 | 67 | 89 | 1,008.3 | 0.94 / 0.94 | 54 | 221.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 355 | 92 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 311 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 42 | 18.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 1.6 | 276 | 38 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 705.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.7 | 0.4 | 122 | 94 | 1,008.3 | 8.72 / 8.75 | 100 | 102.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 235 | 99 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 4.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 221 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 2.95 / 7.74 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 2.1 | 229 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 1.14 / 8.88 | 100 | 151.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 1.5 | 312 | 91 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 76 | 138.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laba?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 36.3 C, max wind 0.4 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Laba today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Laba?
Local time is 03:16. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Laba?
Laba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laba?
DEM 421 m.
Where is Laba located?
It is at -4.64383, 19.79561 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.