Location & Surroundings
Makala is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 625 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cafunfo, 80 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 495 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Cafunfo Airport, 82 km away.
Overview
Makala is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 5' 54" S, 17° 43' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 625 m
- Timezone Africa/Luanda
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 00:12
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Makala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 1.3 | 341 | 45 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 342 | 68 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 94 | 225.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 335 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 286 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 33.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 1.1 | 338 | 38 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 825.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 3.1 | 41 | 79 | 1,010.4 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 54 | 246.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 354 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.86 / 1.36 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 350 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 95 | 35.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.1 | 2.4 | 343 | 38 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 841.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 43 | 76 | 1,009.5 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 100 | 287.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 0.8 | 313 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 5.08 / 5.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 292 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 75 | 27.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.3 | 1.7 | 313 | 45 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 740.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makala?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Makala today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Makala?
Local time is 00:12. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makala?
Makala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makala?
DEM 625 m.
Where is Makala located?
It is at -8.09825, 17.72547 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry