Location & Surroundings
Motala is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bolobo, 29 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 275 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gamboma Airport, 78 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° 10' 26" S, 16° 29' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 319 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 13:30
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Motala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Motala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 564 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
1.26 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 | 23.1 | 0.8 | 324 | 89 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 2.2 | 84 | 72 | 1,011.9 | 2.81 / 2.81 | 99 | 564.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 16 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 137.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 332 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 0.9 | 285 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 1.3 | 270 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 257.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 352 | 73 | 1,009.3 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 45 | 340.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 227 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 0.84 / 1.29 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 1.1 | 253 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.29 / 1.58 | 92 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 1.7 | 270 | 52 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 100 | 702.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 285 | 76 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 97 | 114.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 236 | 91 | 1,011.2 | 1.06 / 1.37 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 1.8 | 160 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 46 | 16.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Motala?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 564 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Motala today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Motala?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Motala?
Motala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Motala?
DEM 319 m.
Where is Motala located?
It is at -2.17391, 16.49505 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Motala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.