Location & Surroundings
Phuela is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 101 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cabinda, 45 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 330 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kitona Base, 43 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° 34' 5" S, 12° 36' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 101 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 630 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:42
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Phuela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phuela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 268 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 23.5 | 1.0 | 246 | 88 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 209 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 3.35 / 3.35 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.1 | 277 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 96 | 267.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.7 | 263 | 80 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 83 | 172.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.5 | 209 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 157 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.55 / 0.59 | 100 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 7 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 4.69 / 5.29 | 100 | 203.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 336 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 100 | 60.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 1.2 | 186 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 315 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 258 | 77 | 1,011.7 | 0.09 / 0.51 | 100 | 197.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 254 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 77 | 81.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.4 | 1.1 | 277 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phuela?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 268 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 Phuela today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Phuela?
Local time is 07:42. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Phuela?
Phuela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Phuela?
DEM 101 m.
Where is Phuela located?
It is at -5.56800, 12.60442 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phuela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.