Location & Surroundings
Mapotema is a settlement in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 738 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isiro, 26 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1565 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, 32 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
2° 32' 23" N, 27° 37' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 738 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 18:15
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Mapotema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapotema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 34.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 846 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.33 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 | 22.6 | 1.0 | 160 | 90 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.3 | 1.5 | 62 | 36 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 845.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 107 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 52 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 61 | 98 | 1,011.4 | 0.29 / 0.84 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.4 | 150 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 56 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.4 | 0.7 | 148 | 40 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 771.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.1 | 126 | 99 | 1,011.6 | 6.25 / 6.25 | 84 | 107.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.2 | 222 | 99 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 1.2 | 168 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 37 | 44.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 1.4 | 207 | 44 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 619.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.3 | 248 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 6.81 / 6.82 | 100 | 215.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 0.3 | 147 | 100 | 1,011.9 | 5.79 / 12.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.5 | 1.1 | 237 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 51.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapotema?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 34.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 846 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 Mapotema today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Mapotema?
Local time is 18:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapotema?
Mapotema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapotema?
DEM 738 m.
Where is Mapotema located?
It is at 2.53969, 27.63254 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapotema in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.