Location & Surroundings
Bongo-Makeli is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 299 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nioki, 42 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 345 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nioki Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Mbongo Makeli II
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
2° 20' 51" S, 17° 43' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 299 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,089 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:09
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Bongo-Makeli
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongo-Makeli, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 22.1 | 1.0 | 141 | 98 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 206 | 99 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 281 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 1.4 | 317 | 41 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 705.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 0.7 | 259 | 66 | 1,007.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 19 | 241.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 226 | 95 | 1,010.8 | 1.58 / 1.66 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 121 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 1.42 / 3.08 | 52 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 1.6 | 331 | 52 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 1.83 | 32 | 798.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.7 | 1.6 | 17 | 81 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 54 | 260.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 289 | 98 | 1,011.1 | 2.05 / 2.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 279 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 2.22 / 4.47 | 100 | 21.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.3 | 1.3 | 326 | 53 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 617.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 1.2 | 315 | 94 | 1,010.5 | 1.94 / 2.59 | 65 | 193.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongo-Makeli?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bongo-Makeli today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bongo-Makeli?
Local time is 01:09. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bongo-Makeli?
Bongo-Makeli is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongo-Makeli?
DEM 299 m.
Where is Bongo-Makeli located?
It is at -2.34760, 17.73113 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongo-Makeli in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.