Location & Surroundings
Nkala is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 294 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kutu, 26 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 385 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nioki Airport, 78 km away.
Also known as: Kala
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° 45' 0" S, 18° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 294 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:51
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nkala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 241 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
5.32 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 | 24.3 | 0.9 | 72 | 81 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 161 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 2.27 / 2.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 30 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 2.60 / 4.88 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.3 | 13 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 3.32 | 100 | 241.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.2 | 220 | 99 | 1,011.9 | 2.00 / 5.32 | 100 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 168 | 99 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 267 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.0 | 1.1 | 273 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 402.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 1.3 | 7 | 74 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 346.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 244 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 223 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 100 | 33.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 46 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 97 | 163.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.1 | 0.6 | 20 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkala?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 241 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nkala today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Nkala?
Local time is 04:51. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nkala?
Nkala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkala?
DEM 294 m.
Where is Nkala located?
It is at -2.75000, 18.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.