Location & Surroundings
Sona is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 651 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 125 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 14 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° 24' 38" S, 14° 57' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 651 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 15:26
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Sona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 425 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 20.8 | 2.5 | 245 | 79 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 2.4 | 267 | 52 | 1,013.0 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 23 | 394.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 1.6 | 284 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 424.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 3.6 | 247 | 67 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 3.5 | 242 | 76 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.1 | 3.0 | 251 | 42 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 776.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 3.8 | 267 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 387.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 4.3 | 235 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 3.7 | 249 | 78 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 14.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 3.7 | 258 | 44 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 762.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 3.6 | 264 | 51 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 3.9 | 243 | 64 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.7 | 3.1 | 238 | 77 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 13.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sona?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 425 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 Sona today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Sona?
Local time is 15:26. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sona?
Sona is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sona?
DEM 651 m.
Where is Sona located?
It is at -5.41050, 14.95690 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sona in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.