Location & Surroundings
Vela is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 447 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 18 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 130 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 5 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° 25' 21" S, 14° 51' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 447 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:10
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Vela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
1.62 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 | 23.0 | 1.1 | 208 | 83 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 188 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 1.2 | 128 | 34 | 1,008.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 99 | 732.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 0.5 | 41 | 62 | 1,009.6 | 0.91 / 1.01 | 20 | 117.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 0.9 | 240 | 80 | 1,010.8 | 0.61 / 1.62 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 256 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 18.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 3.1 | 247 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 1.02 / 1.46 | 81 | 608.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 3.6 | 248 | 72 | 1,009.8 | 1.90 / 3.36 | 100 | 244.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.3 | 3.3 | 230 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 1.01 / 4.37 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 3.1 | 251 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 3.98 | 97 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.9 | 300 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 76 | 359.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 262 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 3.45 / 4.69 | 100 | 229.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 1.4 | 235 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vela?
Now 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Vela today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Vela?
Local time is 08:10. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Vela?
Vela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Vela?
DEM 447 m.
Where is Vela located?
It is at -5.42256, 14.86649 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.