Location & Surroundings
Mbengo-Mbengo is a whirlpool in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 45 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matadi, 3 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 265 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Matadi, 4 km away.
Also known as: Hell’s Cauldron · Chaudron d’Enfer · Myumba Bay · Devil’s Cauldron
Basic Data
- Type whirlpool (WHRL)
- a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 50' 0" S, 13° 26' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 45 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 549 p/km²
- Built-up 23.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:14
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mbengo-Mbengo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbengo-Mbengo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
3.3 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 21.7 | 3.3 | 250 | 74 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.9 | 241 | 76 | 1,017.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 80 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 2.9 | 279 | 38 | 1,012.1 | 0.41 / 0.54 | 17 | 685.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 4.5 | 262 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 435.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 4.0 | 251 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 3.1 | 253 | 76 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 3.2 | 266 | 44 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 511.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 4.9 | 255 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 436.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 3.2 | 246 | 79 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 2.5 | 256 | 78 | 1,016.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 3.1 | 258 | 54 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 327.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 3.6 | 248 | 54 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 435.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 2.8 | 252 | 81 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbengo-Mbengo?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Mbengo-Mbengo today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Mbengo-Mbengo?
Local time is 07:14. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mbengo-Mbengo?
Mbengo-Mbengo is a whirlpool.
What is the elevation of Mbengo-Mbengo?
DEM 45 m.
Where is Mbengo-Mbengo located?
It is at -5.83333, 13.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbengo-Mbengo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.