Location & Surroundings
Makuta is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 560 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 16 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 105 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 36 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
5° 16' 7" S, 15° 6' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 560 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 181 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:57
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Makuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 22.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 116 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (251 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 21.7 | 2.1 | 251 | 93 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 4.0 | 245 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 5.71 / 5.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 240 | 97 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 4.35 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.4 | 268 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 116.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.5 | 285 | 97 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 39.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 301 | 99 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 210 | 94 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 20.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 2.2 | 249 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 3.78 / 3.79 | 69 | 687.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.1 | 1.6 | 240 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 0.89 / 4.67 | 30 | 321.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 231 | 98 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 228 | 97 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.2 | 252 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 61 | 483.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 1.5 | 251 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.02 / 0.14 | 57 | 355.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makuta?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 22.2 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 116 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makuta today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Makuta?
Local time is 06:57. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makuta?
Makuta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makuta?
DEM 560 m.
Where is Makuta located?
It is at -5.26875, 15.10365 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makuta in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.