Location & Surroundings
Makenge is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 416 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 26 km away.
Overview
Makenge is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- 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° 25' 30" S, 14° 35' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 416 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 22:33
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Makenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 778 W/m2.
Temperature
36.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 36.2 | 0.9 | 262 | 30 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 1.0 | 208 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 417.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 3.3 | 256 | 60 | 1,012.9 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 258 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 16.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 2.3 | 264 | 32 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 778.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 1.1 | 229 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 73 | 264.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 3.1 | 251 | 55 | 1,013.8 | 0.05 / 0.16 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 2.9 | 263 | 66 | 1,014.8 | 0.90 / 1.05 | 83 | 16.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.6 | 2.7 | 257 | 34 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 560.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 3.4 | 280 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 422.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 3.2 | 252 | 57 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 3.1 | 251 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.0 | 3.4 | 265 | 30 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 687.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makenge?
Now 36.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 36.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 778 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 Makenge today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Makenge?
Local time is 22:33. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makenge?
Makenge is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makenge?
DEM 416 m.
Where is Makenge located?
It is at -5.42501, 14.59913 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry