Location & Surroundings
Nkolu is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasangulu, 21 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is 52 km to the north. The nearest airport is N'Dolo Airport, 53 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
4° 46' 31" S, 15° 10' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 581 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:43
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Nkolu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkolu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 25.6 | 0.9 | 234 | 66 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 3.3 | 232 | 71 | 1,015.4 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 59 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.5 | 1.7 | 274 | 44 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 31 | 439.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 1.6 | 304 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 6 | 339.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.4 | 256 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 3.2 | 222 | 67 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 16.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.7 | 3.0 | 257 | 33 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 777.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.5 | 256 | 46 | 1,009.4 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 60 | 214.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 3.0 | 247 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 3.2 | 236 | 69 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 13.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 3.0 | 261 | 35 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 754.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 2.2 | 248 | 43 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 241.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 3.5 | 249 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkolu?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 Nkolu today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Nkolu?
Local time is 07:43. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nkolu?
Nkolu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkolu?
DEM 581 m.
Where is Nkolu located?
It is at -4.77521, 15.17382 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkolu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.