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 12:02
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Mela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
3.4 m/s W (251 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 22.8 | 3.4 | 251 | 75 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 2.8 | 247 | 76 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 3.2 | 237 | 41 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 634.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 3.9 | 256 | 47 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 420.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 3.2 | 245 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 2.7 | 237 | 79 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.3 | 2.7 | 224 | 34 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 737.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 5.2 | 248 | 45 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 413.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.6 | 3.8 | 243 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 2.7 | 231 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.4 | 3.4 | 226 | 31 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 740.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 5.6 | 247 | 45 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 437.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 3.7 | 241 | 74 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mela?
Now 22.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Mela today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Mela?
Local time is 12:02. 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