Location & Surroundings
Malela is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kindu, 64 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1220 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kindu Airport, 62 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
2° 24' 2" S, 26° 6' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 502 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 83 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:37
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:06
- 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 33.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 W/m2.
Temperature
33.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 33.5 | 0.3 | 29 | 36 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 222 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 295.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 65 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 1.35 / 1.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 33 | 88 | 1,016.0 | 0.77 / 2.12 | 99 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 1.3 | 331 | 37 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 735.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 133 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 93 | 219.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 96 | 99 | 1,013.7 | 4.61 / 4.65 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 13 | 93 | 1,016.5 | 0.02 / 4.67 | 81 | 52.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.3 | 1.5 | 321 | 42 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 81 | 818.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.4 | 189 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 1.30 / 1.32 | 79 | 91.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.5 | 322 | 99 | 1,013.7 | 26.00 / 27.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 26 | 100 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 11.53 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 1.0 | 325 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.02 | 100 | 113.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malela?
Now 33.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 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 Malela today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Malela?
Local time is 01:37. 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 502 m.
Where is Malela located?
It is at -2.40067, 26.11458 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.