Location & Surroundings
Makenkelwe is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,068 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 53 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1465 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, about 125 km away.
Overview
Makenkelwe is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga 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
10° 34' 51" S, 27° 0' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1068 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:36
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Makenkelwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makenkelwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 34.4 | 1.3 | 87 | 15 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.8 | 230 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 317.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.0 | 184 | 35 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 3.6 | 142 | 33 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 43.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 1.9 | 67 | 19 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 720.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 0.8 | 35 | 37 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 182.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.9 | 154 | 44 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 3.6 | 116 | 39 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.8 | 1.8 | 354 | 20 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 841.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 0.6 | 317 | 37 | 1,011.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 24 | 263.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.7 | 177 | 42 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 147 | 39 | 1,014.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 45 | 32.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.6 | 1.8 | 53 | 19 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 823.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makenkelwe?
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Makenkelwe today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Makenkelwe?
Local time is 20:36. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makenkelwe?
Makenkelwe is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makenkelwe?
DEM 1,068 m.
Where is Makenkelwe located?
It is at -10.58093, 27.00564 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makenkelwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry