Location & Surroundings
Muela is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 557 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 34 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 660 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 75 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
5° 27' 52" S, 21° 8' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 557 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,306 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:29
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Muela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Muela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
1.34 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 | 21.6 | 1.8 | 111 | 97 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 27 | 98 | 1,010.8 | 7.32 / 7.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 29 | 90 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 41.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 0.3 | 303 | 84 | 1,010.4 | 3.33 / 3.33 | 100 | 585.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.3 | 259 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 98 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 245 | 96 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 310 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.4 | 0.6 | 48 | 28 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 861.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 1.1 | 188 | 68 | 1,010.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 63 | 250.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 296 | 86 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.0 | 284 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 43.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.4 | 1.9 | 254 | 31 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 807.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 0.6 | 267 | 88 | 1,009.0 | 1.92 / 1.92 | 58 | 116.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Muela?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 585 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 Muela today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Muela?
Local time is 02:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Muela?
Muela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Muela?
DEM 557 m.
Where is Muela located?
It is at -5.46449, 21.13950 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Muela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.