Location & Surroundings
Makalele is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 406 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 91 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 89 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
5° 41' 37" S, 16° 35' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 406 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,774 p/km²
- Built-up 23.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:27
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makalele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makalele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.63 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 | 25.9 | 1.0 | 256 | 63 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 237 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.6 | 2.1 | 248 | 32 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 763.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 1.1 | 72 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 36 | 287.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.6 | 216 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 1.44 / 1.63 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 247 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 36 | 21.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.2 | 0.7 | 159 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 91 | 736.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 186 | 68 | 1,011.2 | 0.70 / 0.75 | 89 | 245.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 0.8 | 29 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 1.39 / 2.14 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 231 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 0.91 / 3.05 | 84 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 1.7 | 190 | 42 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 96 | 572.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 0.6 | 272 | 61 | 1,009.9 | 0.25 / 0.57 | 88 | 272.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 0.3 | 194 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 2.13 / 2.70 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makalele?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makalele today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makalele?
Local time is 09:27. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makalele?
Makalele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makalele?
DEM 406 m.
Where is Makalele located?
It is at -5.69375, 16.59037 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makalele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.