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 03:01
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 21 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 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (249 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
2.08 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 | 23.4 | 1.0 | 249 | 86 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 201 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 5.28 / 5.28 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 248 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 46 | 20.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 1.6 | 253 | 51 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 80 | 760.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.6 | 241 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 1.83 / 2.08 | 73 | 163.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 215 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 226 | 92 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.3 | 3.0 | 218 | 55 | 1,011.9 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 38 | 744.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 0.9 | 300 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 3.46 / 4.20 | 100 | 346.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 251 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 2.19 / 6.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 222 | 93 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 94 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 189 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 1.94 / 2.13 | 98 | 571.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.4 | 217 | 92 | 1,014.0 | 1.71 / 3.84 | 53 | 255.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mao?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mao today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Mao?
Local time is 03:01. 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.