Location & Surroundings
Makwa is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 311 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bandundu Province, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bandundu Airport, 25 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
3° 28' 52" S, 17° 31' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 311 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 14:41
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 311 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.26 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 | 25.0 | 1.3 | 229 | 78 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 1.0 | 179 | 60 | 1,009.2 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 97 | 290.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 1.6 | 71 | 62 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 75 | 310.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 309 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.58 / 0.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.7 | 336 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 26.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 356 | 85 | 1,011.3 | 0.12 / 0.39 | 100 | 274.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 2.2 | 293 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 45 | 73.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 274 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 1.6 | 271 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 26.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.3 | 4.3 | 332 | 41 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 795.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 3.1 | 341 | 62 | 1,009.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 68 | 324.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 292 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.21 / 0.29 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 1.2 | 219 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.44 / 0.72 | 100 | 24.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makwa?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 311 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makwa today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Makwa?
Local time is 14:41. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makwa?
Makwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makwa?
DEM 311 m.
Where is Makwa located?
It is at -3.48104, 17.52958 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.