Location & Surroundings
Mela is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 156 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kenge, 48 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 220 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Matadi, 56 km away.
Overview
Mela is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 20' 4" S, 13° 37' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 156 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:43
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Mela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.5 mm. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
4.52 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 | 23.8 | 0.6 | 243 | 84 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 0.4 | 78 | 51 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 630.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 1.9 | 300 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 71 | 391.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 246 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.1 | 249 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 4.07 / 4.52 | 100 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 1.5 | 217 | 56 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 66 | 658.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 316 | 82 | 1,010.2 | 7.07 / 7.09 | 94 | 240.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 2.0 | 233 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 3.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 1.1 | 245 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 3.5 | 183 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 1.67 / 2.09 | 100 | 538.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 4.6 | 354 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 4.09 / 6.18 | 100 | 173.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 254 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 0.7 | 214 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 16.8 | 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 Mela?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.5 mm. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mela today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Mela?
Local time is 13:43. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mela?
Mela is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mela?
DEM 156 m.
Where is Mela located?
It is at -5.33445, 13.62099 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry