Location & Surroundings
Makinga is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dungu, 63 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 345 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, 97 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
3° 59' 5" S, 18° 24' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 400 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 160 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:11
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Makinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 829 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.3 | 0.7 | 245 | 92 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 2.4 | 337 | 40 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 828.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 329 | 72 | 1,010.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 210.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 260 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.4 | 245 | 77 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 2.5 | 90 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 1.69 / 1.70 | 97 | 617.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 151 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 18.61 / 20.31 | 92 | 36.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 241 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 1.5 | 96 | 92 | 1,017.0 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 23.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 2.8 | 44 | 90 | 1,014.4 | 2.11 / 2.42 | 98 | 498.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 177 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 79 | 210.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 207 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 0.5 | 305 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 1.91 / 1.91 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makinga?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 829 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 Makinga today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Makinga?
Local time is 14:11. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makinga?
Makinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makinga?
DEM 400 m.
Where is Makinga located?
It is at -3.98480, 18.41054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makinga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.