Location & Surroundings
Ponalacea is a stream in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 566 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, about 105 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1415 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, 96 km away.
Overview
Ponalacea is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 16' 36" N, 25° 31' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 566 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,491 p/km²
- Built-up 16.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:02
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Weather in Ponalacea
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponalacea, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
34.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 34.9 | 2.2 | 74 | 30 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 38 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 147.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 69 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.1 | 72 | 58 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 60.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 1.2 | 86 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 666.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 32 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 245.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 195 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 188 | 80 | 1,016.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 40.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.5 | 0.5 | 272 | 31 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 740.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 217 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 95 | 154.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 0.6 | 226 | 97 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 235 | 81 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.8 | 0.8 | 359 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 635.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponalacea?
Now 34.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Ponalacea today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Ponalacea?
Local time is 02:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ponalacea?
Ponalacea is a stream.
What is the elevation of Ponalacea?
DEM 566 m.
Where is Ponalacea located?
It is at 3.27662, 25.52570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponalacea in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry