Location & Surroundings
Makamba is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 796 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 75 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 55 km away.
Overview
Makamba is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 27' 23" S, 21° 58' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 796 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 12:51
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Makamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
0.51 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 | 19.1 | 1.4 | 308 | 93 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 277 | 84 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 46.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.0 | 0.7 | 260 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 857.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 3.2 | 29 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 3.88 / 3.88 | 100 | 156.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.2 | 350 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 317 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 93 | 46.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 1.9 | 333 | 36 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 860.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 333 | 80 | 1,011.1 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 8 | 321.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 0.7 | 53 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 2.42 / 2.60 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 356 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 96 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 1.4 | 360 | 43 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 713.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 0.8 | 294 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 82 | 152.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 1.9 | 30 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 1.21 / 1.22 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makamba?
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makamba today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Makamba?
Local time is 12:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makamba?
Makamba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makamba?
DEM 796 m.
Where is Makamba located?
It is at -7.45628, 21.97967 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry