Location & Surroundings
Mikonka is a triangulation station in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,417 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kolwezi, 49 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1345 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 9' 6" S, 25° 22' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1417 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 02:29
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mikonka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mikonka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.5 | 58 | 28 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 355 | 42 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 320 | 47 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 76.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 3.6 | 7 | 22 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 828.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 0.9 | 299 | 36 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 198.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 2.8 | 338 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 3.4 | 329 | 51 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.9 | 1.5 | 90 | 14 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 891.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 1.8 | 352 | 35 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 279.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 2.9 | 323 | 59 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.3 | 350 | 48 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 77.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.3 | 2.9 | 340 | 26 | 1,006.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 760.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 2.0 | 301 | 48 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 224.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mikonka?
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 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 Mikonka today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Mikonka?
Local time is 02:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mikonka?
Mikonka is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Mikonka?
DEM 1,417 m.
Where is Mikonka located?
It is at -11.15160, 25.38303 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mikonka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.