Location & Surroundings
Mbala is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 639 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 21 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 22 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° 42' 47" S, 22° 23' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 639 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 873 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:15
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 827 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.3 | 0.8 | 348 | 88 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 356 | 71 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.4 | 1.5 | 339 | 33 | 1,009.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 94 | 827.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 27 | 62 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 39 | 149.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 0.8 | 113 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 86 | 85 | 1,015.7 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 95 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.0 | 0.9 | 103 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 1.06 / 2.09 | 50 | 613.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 155 | 76 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 5 | 193.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 1.0 | 187 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 172 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 1.5 | 353 | 37 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 719.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 78 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 83 | 146.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 1.3 | 59 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 2.83 / 2.93 | 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 Mbala?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 827 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 Mbala today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Mbala?
Local time is 10:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbala?
Mbala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbala?
DEM 639 m.
Where is Mbala located?
It is at -5.71299, 22.39370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.