Location & Surroundings
Sona-Bata is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 542 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 28 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is 66 km to the north. The nearest airport is N'djili Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Nsona-Bata · Nsona Mbata
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
4° 53' 50" S, 15° 9' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 542 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,690 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:46
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sona-Bata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sona-Bata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.
Temperature
36.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 36.9 | 0.6 | 228 | 30 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 1.3 | 37 | 40 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 225.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 3.5 | 239 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 2.7 | 232 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 15.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.6 | 2.9 | 251 | 31 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 772.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.7 | 2.6 | 238 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 66 | 203.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 3.8 | 240 | 54 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 2.6 | 237 | 61 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 70 | 15.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.5 | 2.9 | 254 | 31 | 1,010.2 | 0.35 / 0.37 | 57 | 696.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.8 | 2.6 | 278 | 33 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 405.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.7 | 206 | 46 | 1,013.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 2.9 | 240 | 53 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 14.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.5 | 3.0 | 282 | 27 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 725.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sona-Bata?
Now 36.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 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-Bata today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Sona-Bata?
Local time is 23:46. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sona-Bata?
Sona-Bata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sona-Bata?
DEM 542 m.
Where is Sona-Bata located?
It is at -4.89709, 15.15801 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sona-Bata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.