Location & Surroundings
Mwela is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 659 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cambundi, 74 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 380 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 93 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
6° 58' 0" S, 17° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 659 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 21:39
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mwela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mwela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 34.0 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 811 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.4 | 0.7 | 57 | 73 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 49 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 215.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 0.3 | 346 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.3 | 252 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 31.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 0.5 | 52 | 35 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 811.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 21 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.87 / 0.88 | 26 | 131.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 0.0 | 8 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 163 | 98 | 1,017.5 | 2.95 / 3.38 | 89 | 32.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.6 | 2.1 | 200 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 63 | 791.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 307 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 1.75 / 1.91 | 79 | 235.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 0.3 | 121 | 100 | 1,015.5 | 4.41 / 6.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 103 | 97 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 99 | 25.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 0.7 | 250 | 99 | 1,015.1 | 5.89 / 6.58 | 100 | 87.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mwela?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 34.0 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 811 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 Mwela today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Mwela?
Local time is 21:39. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mwela?
Mwela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mwela?
DEM 659 m.
Where is Mwela located?
It is at -6.96667, 17.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mwela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.