Location & Surroundings
Makaba is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 964 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambove, 87 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1460 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, about 150 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 17' 14" S, 27° 7' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 964 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:53
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Makaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 39.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Temperature
38.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,006.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 38.4 | 1.8 | 102 | 15 | 1,006.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 0.7 | 321 | 32 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 249.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 350 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 0.3 | 101 | 35 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 83.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.9 | 1.4 | 252 | 14 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 926.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.0 | 2.1 | 339 | 30 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 248.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 0.8 | 321 | 43 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 0.9 | 342 | 32 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.8 | 3.3 | 84 | 20 | 1,003.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 847.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 3.0 | 298 | 46 | 1,008.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 100.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 123 | 57 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 326 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 53.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.8 | 3.1 | 284 | 37 | 1,007.6 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 75 | 439.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makaba?
Now 38.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 39.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 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 Makaba today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Makaba?
Local time is 00:53. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makaba?
Makaba is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Makaba?
DEM 964 m.
Where is Makaba located?
It is at -10.28730, 27.12165 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makaba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.