Location & Surroundings
Pona is a settlement in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 394 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yangambi, about 230 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 955 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Ikela Airport, 37 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
0° 53' 0" S, 23° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 394 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 03:53
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Pona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 833 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
1.25 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 | 22.0 | 0.4 | 83 | 95 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 131 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 65 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 47.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.2 | 1.7 | 87 | 40 | 1,008.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 61 | 833.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.8 | 189 | 94 | 1,010.0 | 1.24 / 1.25 | 15 | 181.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 0.3 | 113 | 96 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 82 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 0.24 / 0.28 | 8 | 52.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 1.5 | 324 | 59 | 1,008.9 | 2.09 / 2.37 | 42 | 754.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 1.2 | 325 | 89 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 4 | 251.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 339 | 96 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.2 | 32 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 54.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.5 | 0.7 | 70 | 32 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 855.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.9 | 1.4 | 28 | 63 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 279.4 | 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 Pona?
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 833 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pona today?
Sunrise around 05:07 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Pona?
Local time is 03:53. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pona?
Pona is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pona?
DEM 394 m.
Where is Pona located?
It is at -0.88333, 23.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pona in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.