Location & Surroundings
Makunga is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 781 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 95 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 310 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 95 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
6° 0' 1" S, 17° 31' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 781 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:56
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
3.43 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 | 22.7 | 0.6 | 215 | 81 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 245 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 5 | 26.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 1.1 | 351 | 42 | 1,008.8 | 0.35 / 1.47 | 100 | 721.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.2 | 228 | 73 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 23 | 115.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.3 | 286 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 3.25 / 3.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 255 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 17.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 2.1 | 306 | 47 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 693.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 288 | 66 | 1,009.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 181.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 1.4 | 228 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 1.34 / 1.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 316 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 92 | 15.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.6 | 2.7 | 314 | 46 | 1,009.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 707.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 316 | 66 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 204.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 1.6 | 351 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makunga?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makunga today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Makunga?
Local time is 10:56. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makunga?
Makunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makunga?
DEM 781 m.
Where is Makunga located?
It is at -6.00038, 17.52483 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.