Location & Surroundings
Makaw is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 342 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dungu, 61 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 345 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bandundu Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Mak
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
3° 28' 48" S, 18° 19' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 342 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,091 p/km²
- Built-up 17.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:09
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Makaw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makaw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 757 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
56 %
Precip
2.71 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 | 23.0 | 0.5 | 232 | 92 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.6 | 0.5 | 326 | 44 | 1,012.2 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 66 | 757.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 68 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 70 | 164.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 41 | 89 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 0.4 | 138 | 90 | 1,016.9 | 2.44 / 2.71 | 38 | 35.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 1.2 | 275 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 85 | 796.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.6 | 99 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.53 / 0.63 | 99 | 133.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 123 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.19 / 0.82 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 1.3 | 180 | 90 | 1,015.7 | 0.83 / 1.65 | 92 | 33.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.6 | 1.4 | 257 | 43 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 793.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 0.7 | 19 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 68 | 239.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 189 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 8.55 / 8.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 1.7 | 214 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 92 | 17.1 | 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 Makaw?
Now 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 757 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makaw today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Makaw?
Local time is 18:09. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makaw?
Makaw is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makaw?
DEM 342 m.
Where is Makaw located?
It is at -3.48008, 18.32118 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makaw in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.