Location & Surroundings
Makala is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 661 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bakwa, 71 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1570 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, about 155 km away.
Also known as: Kakala
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
3° 57' 18" N, 26° 46' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 661 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:43
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Makala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 22.2 | 1.0 | 68 | 80 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 243 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 0.3 | 193 | 67 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.5 | 2.2 | 79 | 37 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 770.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.8 | 171 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 68 | 218.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.4 | 329 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 0.8 | 123 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 61.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.5 | 1.6 | 63 | 33 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 752.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 1.9 | 231 | 72 | 1,008.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 88 | 198.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 227 | 89 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 282 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 1.5 | 265 | 44 | 1,007.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 716.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 2.4 | 196 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 0.22 / 0.30 | 58 | 108.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makala?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 770 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 Makala today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Makala?
Local time is 04:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makala?
Makala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makala?
DEM 661 m.
Where is Makala located?
It is at 3.95487, 26.78300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.