Location & Surroundings
Pelende is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 936 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 49 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 320 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 51 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° 28' 49" S, 17° 15' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 936 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 871 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- 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
Weather in Pelende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pelende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 31.6 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.1 | 0.3 | 54 | 77 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 329 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 304 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 1.64 / 1.78 | 50 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.6 | 0.6 | 83 | 43 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 96 | 712.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 0.8 | 177 | 69 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 185.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 0.3 | 332 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 2.28 / 2.29 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 263 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 9 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 0.6 | 266 | 41 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 735.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 0.7 | 219 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 3.24 / 3.30 | 100 | 103.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 0.4 | 282 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 0.47 / 3.77 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.2 | 218 | 92 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 1.9 | 264 | 56 | 1,009.4 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 100 | 626.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 1.5 | 40 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 2.08 / 2.71 | 100 | 158.3 | 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 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 31.6 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 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 936 m.
Where is Pelende located?
It is at -6.48028, 17.26329 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pelende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.