Location & Surroundings
Magala is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 778 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 49 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 50 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° 29' 4" S, 18° 48' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 778 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:37
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Magala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Magala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (169 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.66 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 | 21.4 | 1.3 | 169 | 95 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 0.7 | 223 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 215 | 93 | 1,016.3 | 0.73 / 1.18 | 87 | 18.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 0.1 | 333 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 10.99 / 12.17 | 95 | 678.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.3 | 213 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 100 | 203.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 214 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.66 / 2.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 191 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 58 | 36.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 1.4 | 306 | 48 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 795.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 0.8 | 261 | 85 | 1,008.9 | 1.81 / 1.81 | 68 | 258.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 262 | 92 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 238 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 5.23 / 5.80 | 100 | 34.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 2.1 | 328 | 61 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 2.22 | 49 | 493.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 1.1 | 70 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 99 | 241.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Magala?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Magala today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Magala?
Local time is 05:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Magala?
Magala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Magala?
DEM 778 m.
Where is Magala located?
It is at -5.48436, 18.80801 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Magala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.