Location & Surroundings
Salu is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 300 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Salu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 30' 54" S, 16° 52' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 509 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 05:34
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Weather in Salu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 809 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (342 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
1.19 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 | 21.1 | 0.7 | 342 | 85 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 0.2 | 296 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.3 | 272 | 77 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 35.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.3 | 2.0 | 1 | 40 | 1,010.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 53 | 809.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.7 | 234 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 1.16 / 1.19 | 12 | 236.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 0.5 | 301 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 183 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 35.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.1 | 1.0 | 357 | 40 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 805.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.3 | 298 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 5.72 / 5.72 | 100 | 174.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 0.2 | 189 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 3.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 161 | 99 | 1,018.0 | 3.79 / 7.22 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 203 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 4.10 | 95 | 199.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 0.1 | 97 | 91 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 243.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salu?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 809 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Salu today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Salu?
Local time is 05:34. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Salu?
Salu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Salu?
DEM 509 m.
Where is Salu located?
It is at -6.51512, 16.87496 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry