Location & Surroundings
Makema is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 821 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 81 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 795 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 54 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° 5' 15" S, 21° 55' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 821 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 435 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:49
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 20.1 | 1.2 | 38 | 93 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 299 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 2.68 / 2.68 | 100 | 48.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 2.3 | 24 | 46 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 97 | 751.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 5 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 1.04 / 1.81 | 96 | 239.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.7 | 352 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 219 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 2.1 | 347 | 41 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 661.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 74 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 1.88 / 1.88 | 97 | 146.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 1.3 | 82 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 58 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 80 | 39.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 1.4 | 109 | 34 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 865.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 286 | 74 | 1,008.6 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 13 | 241.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.4 | 1.4 | 183 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 0.86 / 1.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makema?
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makema today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Makema?
Local time is 13:49. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makema?
Makema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makema?
DEM 821 m.
Where is Makema located?
It is at -7.08742, 21.92311 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makema in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.