Location & Surroundings
Makele is a stream in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 690 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yambio, about 105 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1710 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yambio Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Makele is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 37' 51" N, 28° 30' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 690 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 17:14
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Weather in Makele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.15 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 | 21.7 | 0.8 | 11 | 92 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.2 | 56 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 77 | 512.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 1.9 | 204 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 2.22 / 2.50 | 78 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 182 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.5 | 192 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 1.41 / 3.15 | 56 | 65.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 1.9 | 127 | 48 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 95 | 819.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 331 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 2.84 / 3.20 | 100 | 100.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 0.9 | 92 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.5 | 1.1 | 149 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.04 / 0.54 | 100 | 62.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 2.3 | 76 | 42 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 741.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 8 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 172.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.1 | 234 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 1.2 | 151 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 72.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makele?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makele today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Makele?
Local time is 17:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makele?
Makele is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makele?
DEM 690 m.
Where is Makele located?
It is at 3.63071, 28.50867 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry