Location & Surroundings
Makonde is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 898 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 74 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 820 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 63 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° 33' 23" S, 21° 58' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 898 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,132 p/km²
- Built-up 8.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:10
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Makonde
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makonde, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 411 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.60 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 | 33.2 | 2.2 | 330 | 38 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 2.7 | 31 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 2.16 / 2.16 | 100 | 172.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 328 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.9 | 335 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 84 | 43.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 2.0 | 297 | 62 | 1,010.4 | 0.58 / 0.60 | 92 | 410.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 40 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 1.95 / 2.56 | 100 | 316.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.8 | 335 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 271 | 87 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 43.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.6 | 1.4 | 335 | 37 | 1,008.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 801.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 2.5 | 26 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 2.89 / 2.90 | 99 | 146.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 2.4 | 22 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 6 | 85 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 46.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.3 | 2.4 | 326 | 40 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 759.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makonde?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 411 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makonde today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Makonde?
Local time is 01:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makonde?
Makonde is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makonde?
DEM 898 m.
Where is Makonde located?
It is at -7.55636, 21.96977 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makonde in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.