Location & Surroundings
Makonde is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 946 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1065 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: Makondo
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
10° 5' 33" S, 23° 1' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 946 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:07
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Makonde
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makonde, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,008.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.6 | 1.6 | 292 | 45 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 2.0 | 276 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 0 | 79 | 1,014.5 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 94 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 2.5 | 294 | 28 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 736.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.9 | 330 | 59 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 254.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.6 | 336 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 295 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 72 | 59.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.3 | 0.5 | 111 | 23 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 92 | 874.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.7 | 1.6 | 0 | 49 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 233.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 3.7 | 4 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 2.8 | 344 | 75 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.1 | 2.3 | 15 | 34 | 1,008.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 94 | 815.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.5 | 0.7 | 152 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 2.62 / 2.68 | 50 | 95.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makonde?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 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 Makonde today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Makonde?
Local time is 06:07. 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 946 m.
Where is Makonde located?
It is at -10.09258, 23.02510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makonde in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.