Location & Surroundings
Sonsa is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,759 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nchelenge, about 120 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1465 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, 74 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 9' 28" S, 27° 39' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1759 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 12:29
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sonsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 16.8 | 0.6 | 123 | 88 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 83 | 71 | 1,018.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 54 | 52 | 1,012.7 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 100 | 547.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 2.0 | 94 | 64 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 82.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.4 | 2.2 | 88 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.6 | 65 | 58 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 0.5 | 93 | 39 | 1,009.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 89 | 571.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.9 | 119 | 63 | 1,013.0 | 0.05 / 0.10 | 90 | 85.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.4 | 1.3 | 46 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.6 | 19 | 70 | 1,015.9 | 0.57 / 0.60 | 83 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 9 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 1.47 / 2.06 | 99 | 556.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 3.9 | 28 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 1.61 / 3.67 | 100 | 102.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.1 | 1.1 | 29 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonsa?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Sonsa today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Sonsa?
Local time is 12:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sonsa?
Sonsa is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Sonsa?
DEM 1,759 m.
Where is Sonsa located?
It is at -9.15782, 27.66309 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonsa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.