Location & Surroundings
Palabala is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 505 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matadi, 10 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 255 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Matadi, 13 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
5° 49' 44" S, 13° 32' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 505 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 411 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:17
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Palabala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palabala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 32.7 | 1.4 | 219 | 51 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 3.8 | 242 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 394.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 247 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.88 / 1.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 196 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 90 | 14.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.3 | 1.1 | 259 | 54 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 528.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 2.7 | 272 | 73 | 1,009.7 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 70 | 359.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 245 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 1.68 / 2.35 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 283 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 99 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.8 | 2.7 | 231 | 60 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 23 | 514.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 263 | 70 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 411.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 249 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 243 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 94 | 19.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.4 | 0.6 | 242 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 88 | 330.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palabala?
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 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 Palabala today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Palabala?
Local time is 21:17. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Palabala?
Palabala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palabala?
DEM 505 m.
Where is Palabala located?
It is at -5.82897, 13.54857 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palabala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.