Location & Surroundings
Matala is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 562 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, about 140 km away.
Also known as: Amba Matala
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° 16' 0" S, 26° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 562 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 784 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:10
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Matala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 23.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 253 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (360 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 21.1 | 1.2 | 360 | 94 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 59 | 85 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 22.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 2.1 | 21 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 97 | 252.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 101 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.9 | 108 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 160 | 85 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 1.8 | 231 | 54 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 315.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 105 | 83 | 1,010.7 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 20 | 294.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.0 | 1.3 | 85 | 96 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 82 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 2.6 | 295 | 49 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 761.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 180 | 85 | 1,010.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 91 | 278.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 1.8 | 61 | 98 | 1,011.1 | 1.38 / 1.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matala?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 23.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 253 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 Matala today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Matala?
Local time is 14:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matala?
Matala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matala?
DEM 562 m.
Where is Matala located?
It is at -4.26667, 26.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.