Location & Surroundings
Makela is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 654 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 53 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 130 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 62 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
5° 28' 17" S, 15° 23' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 654 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:56
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 5.6 mm. Solar peaks near 782 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
5.62 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 | 21.6 | 1.2 | 207 | 93 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 231 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 4.49 / 4.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 2.1 | 216 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 70 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 0.8 | 290 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 1.32 / 2.48 | 18 | 782.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.0 | 292 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 3.15 / 5.62 | 96 | 378.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 260 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 3.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.9 | 234 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 45 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 299 | 66 | 1,011.3 | 2.14 / 2.53 | 89 | 787.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 1.0 | 231 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 6.85 / 9.38 | 75 | 298.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 196 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 4.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 249 | 96 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 93 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 3.7 | 237 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 2.95 / 3.74 | 64 | 434.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 1.5 | 276 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 49 | 322.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makela?
Now 21.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 5.6 mm. Solar peaks near 782 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makela today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Makela?
Local time is 03:56. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makela?
Makela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makela?
DEM 654 m.
Where is Makela located?
It is at -5.47151, 15.39405 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.