Location & Surroundings
Makelele is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 716 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 88 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 88 km away.
Overview
Makelele is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 53' 4" S, 17° 20' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 716 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:06
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Nearby
Weather in Makelele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makelele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
32.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
35 %
Precip
0.35 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 | 32.2 | 1.6 | 73 | 44 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 172 | 89 | 1,010.2 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 53 | 303.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 203 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.39 / 1.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 248 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 1.49 / 2.86 | 88 | 32.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 2.4 | 355 | 56 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 71 | 700.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 178 | 88 | 1,009.6 | 1.20 / 1.55 | 100 | 295.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 235 | 98 | 1,011.0 | 3.68 / 5.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 191 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 8.20 / 13.43 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.1 | 1.3 | 89 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 13.46 / 26.88 | 100 | 56.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 1.8 | 206 | 99 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 6.36 | 100 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 0.9 | 232 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.8 | 260 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 8.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.4 | 2.8 | 272 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.19 / 0.40 | 41 | 477.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makelele?
Now 32.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makelele today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Makelele?
Local time is 01:06. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makelele?
Makelele is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makelele?
DEM 716 m.
Where is Makelele located?
It is at -5.88450, 17.34280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makelele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry