Location & Surroundings
Matende is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 722 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 48 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 450 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 46 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
5° 16' 20" S, 19° 16' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 722 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 381 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:09
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Matende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 20.4 | 1.3 | 207 | 92 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 249 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 5.54 / 5.54 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 2.6 | 45 | 60 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 418.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 2.0 | 18 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 41 | 326.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.6 | 24 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 259 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 89 | 65 | 1,009.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 506.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.6 | 237 | 94 | 1,009.7 | 1.44 / 1.62 | 96 | 99.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 1.2 | 223 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 210 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 34.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 1.1 | 329 | 41 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 804.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 4.1 | 46 | 89 | 1,009.8 | 2.14 / 2.14 | 87 | 245.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.9 | 1.8 | 245 | 96 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matende?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 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 Matende today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Matende?
Local time is 08:09. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matende?
Matende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matende?
DEM 722 m.
Where is Matende located?
It is at -5.27216, 19.28125 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.