Location & Surroundings
Makongo is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 711 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cafunfo, 85 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 490 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Cafunfo Airport, 86 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
8° 4' 51" S, 17° 39' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 711 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 86 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:30
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Makongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.4 | 27 | 85 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.4 | 2.6 | 355 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 824.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 2.4 | 115 | 58 | 1,010.4 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 99 | 255.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 38 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 1.27 / 1.39 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.0 | 227 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.1 | 2.0 | 340 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 792.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 2.4 | 8 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 12.04 / 12.04 | 100 | 256.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.4 | 128 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 3.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 1.6 | 316 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 45 | 31.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.8 | 2.9 | 319 | 50 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 89 | 650.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 10 | 74 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.11 | 38 | 257.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 319 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 3.85 / 3.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.5 | 2.0 | 291 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 2.84 | 98 | 10.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makongo?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Makongo today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Makongo?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makongo?
Makongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makongo?
DEM 711 m.
Where is Makongo located?
It is at -8.08085, 17.66531 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.