Location & Surroundings
Makanda is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 4 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 165 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 46 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
5° 31' 28" S, 14° 25' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 482 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- 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 16:09
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Makanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 28.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
33 %
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 | 22.4 | 0.6 | 226 | 91 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 1.5 | 246 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 96 | 602.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 0.4 | 16 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.36 / 0.74 | 2 | 278.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 256 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.0 | 227 | 88 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 22.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 1.6 | 258 | 59 | 1,012.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 55 | 624.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 153 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 1.07 / 1.18 | 77 | 299.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 244 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 1.5 | 251 | 95 | 1,016.5 | 2.94 / 2.94 | 94 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 305 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 151.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 315 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 72 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 225 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 1.5 | 242 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 16.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makanda?
Now 22.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 28.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Makanda today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Makanda?
Local time is 16:09. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makanda?
Makanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makanda?
DEM 482 m.
Where is Makanda located?
It is at -5.52457, 14.42145 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.