Location & Surroundings
Marikandi is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,271 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aru, 59 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1845 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 79 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' 52" N, 30° 24' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1271 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 30 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:23
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Marikandi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marikandi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 23.4 | 2.0 | 43 | 67 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 1.1 | 80 | 91 | 1,017.2 | 1.99 / 1.99 | 9 | 102.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 1.7 | 119 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 2.7 | 87 | 69 | 1,016.8 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 29 | 84.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 4.9 | 75 | 39 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 875.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 2.2 | 129 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 236.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 2.0 | 111 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 4.2 | 95 | 53 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.9 | 4.3 | 76 | 33 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 880.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 128 | 62 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 247.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 123 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 4.4 | 103 | 51 | 1,012.8 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 39 | 85.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.8 | 4.3 | 62 | 36 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 816.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marikandi?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 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 Marikandi today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Marikandi?
Local time is 23:23. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Marikandi?
Marikandi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Marikandi?
DEM 1,271 m.
Where is Marikandi located?
It is at 2.54774, 30.40862 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marikandi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.