Location & Surroundings
Merode is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 784 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 910 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 33 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
6° 16' 56" S, 23° 19' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 784 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,829 p/km²
- Built-up 13.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:55
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Merode
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merode, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 260 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 20.6 | 2.8 | 295 | 92 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 22 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 2.95 / 2.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 271 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.4 | 10 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 137.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.1 | 332 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 259.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 35 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 17 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.7 | 1.7 | 38 | 31 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 877.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.2 | 1.4 | 68 | 56 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 329.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 1 | 80 | 1,011.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 332 | 71 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.6 | 2.0 | 342 | 34 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 854.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.0 | 1.4 | 98 | 59 | 1,007.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 25 | 255.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merode?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 260 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 Merode today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Merode?
Local time is 03:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Merode?
Merode is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Merode?
DEM 784 m.
Where is Merode located?
It is at -6.28226, 23.31811 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merode in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.