Location & Surroundings
Makela is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 893 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 87 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 38 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
7° 17' 30" S, 22° 4' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 893 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:39
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 28 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 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 447 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.72 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 | 18.7 | 1.1 | 288 | 98 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 315 | 98 | 1,018.2 | 1.39 / 1.39 | 100 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 269 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 1.93 / 3.32 | 100 | 446.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.5 | 278 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 1.65 / 4.98 | 100 | 281.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 0.8 | 217 | 97 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 240 | 98 | 1,018.2 | 1.17 / 1.89 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 215 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 63 | 186.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 1.4 | 18 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 0.87 / 1.55 | 57 | 258.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.6 | 0.7 | 8 | 97 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 301 | 87 | 1,017.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 56 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 3.9 | 322 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 3.14 / 3.18 | 65 | 852.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 14 | 89 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 87 | 245.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.8 | 1.0 | 294 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makela?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 447 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makela today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Makela?
Local time is 09:39. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makela?
Makela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makela?
DEM 893 m.
Where is Makela located?
It is at -7.29174, 22.07211 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.