Location & Surroundings
Makonga is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 734 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malemba-Nkulu, 58 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1295 km to the west. The nearest airport is Manono Airport, about 100 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° 35' 57" S, 26° 31' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 734 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,292 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:40
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,009.0 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 | 30.1 | 2.6 | 57 | 46 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 273 | 63 | 1,010.8 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 93 | 198.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 236 | 64 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 1.4 | 32 | 51 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 64.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.1 | 3.5 | 60 | 28 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 821.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 245 | 59 | 1,009.8 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 78 | 209.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 267 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 1.1 | 300 | 55 | 1,014.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.9 | 1.6 | 29 | 32 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 587.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 2.4 | 337 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 246 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 0.4 | 345 | 68 | 1,014.6 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 74 | 50.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.0 | 1.6 | 16 | 36 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 92 | 688.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makonga?
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 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 05:58 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Makonga?
Local time is 00:40. 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 734 m.
Where is Makonga located?
It is at -7.59903, 26.53001 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.