Location & Surroundings
Owala is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lodja, about 125 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 900 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lodja Airport, about 115 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
2° 28' 0" S, 23° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 482 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 21:55
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Owala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Owala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (251 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 34.1 | 0.5 | 251 | 39 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 88 | 71 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 159 | 79 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 0.4 | 11 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 96 | 51.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 0.9 | 167 | 60 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 577.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 0.3 | 159 | 80 | 1,008.9 | 4.45 / 4.45 | 92 | 129.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 102 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 2.0 | 349 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 100 | 47.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.4 | 0.8 | 305 | 74 | 1,010.0 | 3.52 / 4.02 | 100 | 716.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 265 | 89 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 100 | 192.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 287 | 100 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 323 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 53.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.4 | 1.2 | 347 | 59 | 1,009.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 657.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Owala?
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 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 Owala today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Owala?
Local time is 21:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Owala?
Owala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Owala?
DEM 482 m.
Where is Owala located?
It is at -2.46667, 23.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Owala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.