Location & Surroundings
Makaw is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 454 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yangambi, about 165 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1040 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Ikela Airport, 96 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
0° 36' 0" S, 23° 54' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 454 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:18
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Makaw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makaw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 19.4 | 1.2 | 99 | 92 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 135 | 74 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 54.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.1 | 1.1 | 76 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 837.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 0.2 | 67 | 66 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 94.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.3 | 39 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 0.3 | 334 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 1.00 / 1.02 | 90 | 39.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 1.6 | 187 | 52 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 90 | 635.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 315 | 85 | 1,010.2 | 1.91 / 1.99 | 24 | 110.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 0.5 | 246 | 93 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 46 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 1.11 / 2.12 | 98 | 27.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 2.3 | 170 | 61 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 66 | 325.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 205 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 92 | 286.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.4 | 212 | 95 | 1,010.8 | 0.93 / 1.02 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makaw?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 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 Makaw today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Makaw?
Local time is 13:18. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makaw?
Makaw is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makaw?
DEM 454 m.
Where is Makaw located?
It is at -0.60000, 23.90000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makaw in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.