Location & Surroundings
Niama is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 257 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matadi, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 275 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Matadi, 22 km away.
Overview
Niama is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 41' 20" S, 13° 16' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 257 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:07
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Niama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
32.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
60 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 1.8 | 298 | 48 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 257 | 78 | 1,012.5 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 31 | 262.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 228 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 211 | 90 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 99 | 14.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 1.8 | 198 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 11 | 678.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 3.4 | 254 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 1.13 / 1.19 | 72 | 409.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 240 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 241 | 88 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 12.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.9 | 2.0 | 198 | 56 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 68 | 505.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 2.5 | 257 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.15 / 0.25 | 95 | 296.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 278 | 90 | 1,014.8 | 0.41 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 291 | 92 | 1,017.0 | 0.80 / 1.46 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.6 | 3.0 | 305 | 88 | 1,015.9 | 3.05 / 4.51 | 98 | 194.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niama?
Now 32.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Niama today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Niama?
Local time is 21:07. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Niama?
Niama is a stream.
What is the elevation of Niama?
DEM 257 m.
Where is Niama located?
It is at -5.68877, 13.26773 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niama in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry