Location & Surroundings
Mbale is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 611 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, about 135 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1445 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, about 125 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
3° 25' 14" N, 25° 45' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 611 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:24
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mbale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 28.7 | 1.8 | 165 | 53 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 132 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 1.17 / 1.17 | 100 | 254.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 111 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.15 / 1.32 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 161 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 97 | 48.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 1.7 | 19 | 59 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 490.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 350 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 8.08 / 8.08 | 100 | 162.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 148 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 136 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 61 | 37.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.8 | 0.7 | 329 | 64 | 1,010.5 | 0.13 / 0.20 | 100 | 633.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.4 | 270 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 2.77 / 2.98 | 99 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 1.1 | 108 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 23 | 76 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 60.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.9 | 2.2 | 19 | 28 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 729.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbale?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 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 Mbale today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Mbale?
Local time is 22:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbale?
Mbale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbale?
DEM 611 m.
Where is Mbale located?
It is at 3.42049, 25.75468 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbale in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.