Location & Surroundings
Makolo is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 325 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bolobo, 8 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 265 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gamboma Airport, 59 km away.
Also known as: Mokolo
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
2° 9' 52" S, 16° 18' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 325 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,277 p/km²
- Built-up 18.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:10
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Makolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
1.41 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 | 27.4 | 1.2 | 19 | 75 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 23 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 1.32 / 1.32 | 88 | 287.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 12 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 1.53 / 2.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 277 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 22.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 1.6 | 170 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 1.41 / 1.41 | 57 | 736.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 0.3 | 174 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 5.48 / 6.89 | 99 | 241.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 179 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 146 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 7.27 / 7.29 | 98 | 7.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.4 | 2.2 | 241 | 76 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 2.14 | 99 | 482.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 284 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 96 | 318.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 259 | 89 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 253 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.8 | 1.7 | 285 | 58 | 1,010.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 70 | 709.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makolo?
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makolo today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Makolo?
Local time is 00:10. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makolo?
Makolo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makolo?
DEM 325 m.
Where is Makolo located?
It is at -2.16449, 16.30418 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makolo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.