Location & Surroundings
Mela is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 788 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, about 115 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 24 km away.
Overview
Mela is stream in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 1' 16" S, 22° 15' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 788 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 16:46
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Mela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 281 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.5 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 | 19.6 | 1.2 | 302 | 98 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 2.7 | 258 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 88 | 213.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 2.8 | 283 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 9 | 281.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 1.7 | 245 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.2 | 214 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 2.2 | 272 | 38 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 845.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 354 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 86 | 119.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.5 | 336 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 1.52 / 1.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.8 | 1.6 | 214 | 88 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 57 | 49.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 3.4 | 156 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 98 | 719.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.4 | 96 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 1.15 / 1.41 | 99 | 206.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 2 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.7 | 0.2 | 112 | 93 | 1,017.6 | 1.41 / 1.94 | 100 | 32.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mela?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 281 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 06:01 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Mela?
Local time is 16:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mela?
Mela is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mela?
DEM 788 m.
Where is Mela located?
It is at -7.02107, 22.25671 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry