Location & Surroundings
Zaila is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,071 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamina, 73 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1115 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Airport, 72 km away.
Also known as: Zalia
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
8° 12' 24" S, 24° 36' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1071 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11,483 p/km²
- Built-up 19.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:58
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Zaila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zaila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 25.4 | 2.1 | 183 | 57 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 2.9 | 13 | 36 | 1,008.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 86 | 693.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 32 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 158.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.6 | 301 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.8 | 309 | 59 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.7 | 2.2 | 315 | 41 | 1,007.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 70 | 753.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 2.7 | 84 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 3.26 / 3.33 | 100 | 146.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 2.9 | 305 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.9 | 2.8 | 292 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 0.64 / 0.85 | 100 | 42.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.8 | 285 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.14 / 0.98 | 96 | 551.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.5 | 304 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 100 | 204.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 1.8 | 274 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 2.77 / 3.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 0.2 | 91 | 77 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 65.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zaila?
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Zaila today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Zaila?
Local time is 18:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zaila?
Zaila is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zaila?
DEM 1,071 m.
Where is Zaila located?
It is at -8.20678, 24.60451 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zaila in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.