Location & Surroundings
Nkalu is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 680 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maquela do Zombo, 43 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 150 km to the north. The nearest airport is Maquela Airport, 39 km away.
Overview
Nkalu 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' 40" S, 15° 14' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 680 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:12
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Nkalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 716 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
5.18 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 | 23.9 | 1.8 | 224 | 73 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 2.4 | 249 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 76 | 18.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 2.9 | 309 | 37 | 1,008.7 | 0.68 / 0.69 | 100 | 716.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 3.8 | 237 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 3.37 / 4.07 | 100 | 76.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 2.2 | 258 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 1.12 / 5.18 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 3.7 | 258 | 83 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 2.9 | 265 | 47 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 687.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 2.3 | 278 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 333.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.5 | 3.8 | 255 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 3.6 | 255 | 65 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 3.4 | 271 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 645.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 1.8 | 291 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 412.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 3.2 | 259 | 67 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkalu?
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 716 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nkalu today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Nkalu?
Local time is 11:12. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nkalu?
Nkalu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Nkalu?
DEM 680 m.
Where is Nkalu located?
It is at -5.69450, 15.23458 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkalu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry