Location & Surroundings
Maika is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 832 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 105 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 845 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 36 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
6° 52' 42" S, 22° 30' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 832 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 426 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:22
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Maika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 31.6 | 1.4 | 257 | 40 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 352 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 15 | 312.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 0.5 | 158 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 40 | 70 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 52.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 1.2 | 303 | 37 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 858.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 244 | 78 | 1,012.2 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 5 | 161.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 84 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 1.10 / 1.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 1 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 96 | 42.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.0 | 0.6 | 177 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 98 | 702.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.2 | 182 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 30.05 / 30.30 | 100 | 65.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.7 | 130 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 2.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 181 | 94 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 1.70 | 100 | 30.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.7 | 2.2 | 331 | 58 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 61 | 479.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maika?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 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 Maika today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Maika?
Local time is 21:22. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Maika?
Maika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maika?
DEM 832 m.
Where is Maika located?
It is at -6.87829, 22.50645 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.