Location & Surroundings
Makonde is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 922 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 31 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1060 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 115 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
10° 2' 12" S, 23° 2' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 922 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,172 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:54
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makonde
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makonde, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 22.6 | 2.2 | 315 | 68 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 280 | 72 | 1,014.5 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 100 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.0 | 1.2 | 121 | 22 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 858.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 15 | 48 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 141.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 1.5 | 27 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 3.3 | 343 | 63 | 1,014.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 63 | 48.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.1 | 2.6 | 23 | 24 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 856.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 54 | 56 | 1,009.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 7 | 134.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 1.5 | 3 | 73 | 1,010.6 | 0.02 / 0.16 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.0 | 343 | 63 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.0 | 1.7 | 337 | 22 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 888.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.4 | 250 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 92 | 50.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.6 | 347 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makonde?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 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 12:54. 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 922 m.
Where is Makonde located?
It is at -10.03673, 23.03761 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makonde in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.