Location & Surroundings
Makelekese is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 28 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moanda, 4 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 375 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Moanda, 2 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° 54' 55" S, 12° 20' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 28 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 82 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:35
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Nearby
Weather in Makelekese
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makelekese, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 25.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 25.3 | 1.8 | 235 | 88 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.3 | 175 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 92 | 14.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 5.7 | 296 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 5.79 / 5.90 | 100 | 413.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 233 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 2.2 | 206 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 3.0 | 189 | 86 | 1,015.7 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 100 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 4.2 | 224 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 97 | 502.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 4.9 | 214 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 309.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 2.9 | 216 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 202 | 82 | 1,015.8 | 0.14 / 0.18 | 100 | 10.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 4.1 | 248 | 71 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 72 | 473.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 3.4 | 249 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 76 | 309.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.9 | 3.4 | 247 | 82 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makelekese?
Now 25.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 25.8 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 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 Makelekese today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Makelekese?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makelekese?
Makelekese is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makelekese?
DEM 28 m.
Where is Makelekese located?
It is at -5.91530, 12.33484 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makelekese in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.