Location & Surroundings
Mafupa is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 772 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 60 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 770 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nzagi Airport, 78 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
7° 5' 40" S, 21° 41' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 772 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,989 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:22
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Mafupa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mafupa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (338 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 28.7 | 1.4 | 338 | 52 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 2.2 | 134 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 3.89 / 3.89 | 100 | 119.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 2.8 | 34 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 2.13 / 6.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 0.8 | 278 | 93 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 1.0 | 358 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 546.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 11 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 304.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 191 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 271 | 68 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.0 | 0.6 | 215 | 49 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 266.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 197 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 13 | 255.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 217 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.39 / 0.73 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 255 | 76 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 62 | 37.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.3 | 1.4 | 338 | 46 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 613.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mafupa?
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.8 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 Mafupa today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mafupa?
Local time is 01:22. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mafupa?
Mafupa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mafupa?
DEM 772 m.
Where is Mafupa located?
It is at -7.09435, 21.68453 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mafupa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.