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 12:30
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Sona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 36 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,011.5 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 | 21.9 | 1.9 | 236 | 96 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 2.5 | 243 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 2.08 / 2.08 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 210 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 13.39 / 15.47 | 100 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 196 | 97 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 1.42 | 100 | 30.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.4 | 232 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 236 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 21.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 2.8 | 266 | 61 | 1,010.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 59 | 644.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 227 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 11.68 / 11.79 | 100 | 311.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.9 | 2.7 | 231 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 269 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 98 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 4.0 | 242 | 68 | 1,011.6 | 0.58 / 0.75 | 59 | 579.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 2.2 | 222 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 288.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 0.8 | 226 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sona?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 36 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 05:33 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Sona?
Local time is 12:30. 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.