Location & Surroundings
Mbala is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 353 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mushie, 23 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 250 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bandundu Airport, 73 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° 48' 49" S, 16° 57' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 353 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 626 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:38
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Mbala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.41 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 | 22.9 | 0.3 | 244 | 96 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 2.0 | 199 | 47 | 1,010.8 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 29 | 518.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.5 | 73 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 0.18 / 0.58 | 21 | 317.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 239 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.07 / 0.65 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 0.4 | 251 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 42 | 30.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 0.5 | 337 | 46 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 97 | 600.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 327 | 80 | 1,009.1 | 0.20 / 0.29 | 98 | 318.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 61 | 98 | 1,011.1 | 3.95 / 4.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 1.4 | 235 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 5.14 / 9.38 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 200 | 73 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.84 | 100 | 178.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 240 | 93 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 182.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 231 | 95 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 1.2 | 226 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 83 | 31.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbala?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbala today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Mbala?
Local time is 17:38. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mbala?
Mbala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbala?
DEM 353 m.
Where is Mbala located?
It is at -2.81358, 16.95039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.