Location & Surroundings
Sonta is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,381 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nchelenge, about 140 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1450 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, 96 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° 20' 1" S, 27° 27' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1381 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 13:43
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Sonta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,015.4 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 | 23.7 | 1.9 | 120 | 50 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 0.5 | 57 | 35 | 1,010.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 98 | 526.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 2.6 | 39 | 63 | 1,013.9 | 0.38 / 0.44 | 51 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.0 | 134 | 59 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.0 | 133 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 1.6 | 197 | 35 | 1,009.3 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 58 | 727.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 62 | 70 | 1,014.4 | 0.95 / 1.18 | 20 | 123.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.5 | 69 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 0.6 | 143 | 64 | 1,015.6 | 0.14 / 0.91 | 88 | 17.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 2.0 | 255 | 32 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 51 | 670.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 127 | 65 | 1,013.3 | 0.92 / 0.99 | 77 | 186.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 99 | 66 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 1.0 | 158 | 55 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 32.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonta?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 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 Sonta today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Sonta?
Local time is 13:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sonta?
Sonta is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Sonta?
DEM 1,381 m.
Where is Sonta located?
It is at -9.33361, 27.45243 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonta in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.