Location & Surroundings
Makonga is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 98 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1380 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, about 185 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
9° 34' 24" S, 26° 40' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1127 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,327 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:35
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Weather in Makonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 26.8 | 1.9 | 101 | 40 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 2.0 | 87 | 17 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 724.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 3.1 | 329 | 43 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 297.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 2.6 | 320 | 58 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 1.4 | 120 | 46 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 66.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 2.2 | 80 | 18 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 899.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 2.7 | 316 | 47 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 273.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 306 | 47 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 0.9 | 158 | 37 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 83.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 3.0 | 310 | 28 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 742.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 2.4 | 305 | 43 | 1,009.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 81 | 241.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 308 | 50 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.9 | 1.5 | 295 | 40 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 71.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makonga?
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 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 Makonga today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Makonga?
Local time is 18:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makonga?
Makonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makonga?
DEM 1,127 m.
Where is Makonga located?
It is at -9.57340, 26.67049 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.