Location & Surroundings
Pelende is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 944 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 48 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 325 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 50 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
6° 32' 0" S, 17° 15' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 944 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 04:35
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Pelende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pelende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
63 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 22.9 | 0.2 | 54 | 79 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 332 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 313 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 1.71 / 1.78 | 46 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 0.4 | 85 | 43 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 97 | 709.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.7 | 164 | 72 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 93 | 184.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 0.2 | 304 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 2.28 / 2.33 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.3 | 270 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 5 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 0.8 | 245 | 44 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 99 | 710.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 0.4 | 236 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 2.86 / 2.94 | 100 | 105.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 0.4 | 296 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 1.74 / 4.68 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.2 | 205 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 1.8 | 266 | 54 | 1,009.3 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 94 | 642.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 1.5 | 34 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 1.54 / 2.30 | 100 | 164.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pelende?
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.5 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 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 Pelende today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Pelende?
Local time is 04:35. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pelende?
Pelende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pelende?
DEM 944 m.
Where is Pelende located?
It is at -6.53333, 17.25000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pelende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.