Location & Surroundings
Makekele is a settlement in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 765 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, 45 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1560 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, 52 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
2° 21' 52" N, 27° 38' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 765 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 179 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:00
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makekele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makekele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 18.5 | 0.4 | 111 | 96 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 102 | 73 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 74.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 1.2 | 111 | 35 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 824.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 62 | 71 | 1,009.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 59 | 141.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.0 | 175 | 77 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 0.7 | 173 | 63 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.5 | 1.5 | 36 | 27 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 856.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 110 | 68 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 220.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 1.3 | 212 | 88 | 1,007.7 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 156 | 69 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 72.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 1.3 | 173 | 35 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 646.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 184 | 97 | 1,010.0 | 2.08 / 2.08 | 95 | 218.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.1 | 1.8 | 229 | 99 | 1,010.1 | 1.04 / 3.13 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makekele?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 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 Makekele today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Makekele?
Local time is 14:00. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makekele?
Makekele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makekele?
DEM 765 m.
Where is Makekele located?
It is at 2.36445, 27.64742 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makekele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.