Location & Surroundings
Makusu is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,533 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwansabombwe, 94 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1510 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, 60 km away.
Overview
Makusu is watercourse in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 39' 30" S, 27° 55' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1533 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:55
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Makusu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makusu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,011.4 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 | 24.2 | 1.9 | 323 | 42 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 313 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 2.5 | 118 | 44 | 1,016.0 | 0.63 / 0.80 | 100 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 1.5 | 82 | 22 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 760.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.9 | 305 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 210.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 305 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 66 | 40 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 4.7 | 331 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 694.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 2.6 | 311 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 85 | 96.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 2.1 | 299 | 58 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 0.9 | 50 | 42 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 89.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 4.1 | 314 | 72 | 1,011.6 | 1.78 / 1.78 | 100 | 601.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 2.2 | 334 | 50 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 99 | 27.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makusu?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 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 Makusu today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Makusu?
Local time is 02:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makusu?
Makusu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makusu?
DEM 1,533 m.
Where is Makusu located?
It is at -9.65821, 27.92281 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makusu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry