Location & Surroundings
Mao is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 474 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasangulu, 14 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is 45 km to the north. The nearest airport is N'Dolo Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: Mawa
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
4° 42' 41" S, 15° 10' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 474 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 04:52
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 28.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 148 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 28.1 | 1.7 | 266 | 54 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 146 | 65 | 1,014.2 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 224 | 82 | 1,015.2 | 0.50 / 1.22 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 1.7 | 14 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 148.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.2 | 342 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 254 | 73 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 2.9 | 234 | 66 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 3.1 | 267 | 32 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 748.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.1 | 3.2 | 249 | 42 | 1,009.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 83 | 337.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 2.4 | 271 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 2.7 | 232 | 66 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 13.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 2.9 | 274 | 34 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 740.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.1 | 2.0 | 259 | 43 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 247.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mao?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 28.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 148 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 Mao today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Mao?
Local time is 04:52. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mao?
Mao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mao?
DEM 474 m.
Where is Mao located?
It is at -4.71149, 15.17852 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mao in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.