Location & Surroundings
Malela is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 720 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 67 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 960 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 67 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° 36' 1" S, 23° 52' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 720 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 55 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:42
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Malela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 816 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.33 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 | 20.1 | 0.7 | 215 | 96 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.3 | 214 | 83 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 0.2 | 111 | 34 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 816.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 119 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 60 | 93.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 0.9 | 202 | 91 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 0.6 | 35 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 57.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.8 | 1.7 | 67 | 27 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 876.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 142 | 88 | 1,010.1 | 2.08 / 2.08 | 35 | 177.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 1.1 | 312 | 90 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 0.6 | 326 | 75 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 59.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.9 | 0.9 | 269 | 31 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 827.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 110 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 9.13 / 9.13 | 100 | 108.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.6 | 0.9 | 289 | 97 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malela?
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 816 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Malela today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Malela?
Local time is 11:42. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Malela?
Malela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malela?
DEM 720 m.
Where is Malela located?
It is at -5.60018, 23.87568 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.