Location & Surroundings
Mpale is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,170 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fungurume, 2 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1400 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, 93 km away.
Also known as: Pala
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
10° 37' 16" S, 26° 20' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1170 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23,608 p/km²
- Built-up 46.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:15
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mpale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 W/m2.
Temperature
32.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 32.6 | 3.3 | 124 | 16 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 193 | 27 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 326.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 143 | 29 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 4.4 | 105 | 29 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 2.6 | 85 | 16 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 879.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 200 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 308.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 0.8 | 238 | 30 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.0 | 98 | 27 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 59.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.2 | 2.4 | 77 | 12 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 894.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 0.5 | 126 | 21 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 328.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 236 | 28 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 109 | 27 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 59.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.0 | 2.9 | 53 | 15 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 882.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpale?
Now 32.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 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 Mpale today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Mpale?
Local time is 20:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpale?
Mpale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpale?
DEM 1,170 m.
Where is Mpale located?
It is at -10.62100, 26.34052 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpale in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.