Location & Surroundings
Minkole is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 859 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 76 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 810 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 50 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
7° 19' 20" S, 21° 58' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 859 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,983 p/km²
- Built-up 6.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:01
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Minkole
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Minkole, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.89 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 | 20.1 | 1.4 | 184 | 95 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 318 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 97 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 1.6 | 121 | 48 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 441.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 66 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 65 | 335.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.9 | 334 | 90 | 1,010.0 | 0.66 / 0.89 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.0 | 265 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.7 | 1.5 | 36 | 32 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 858.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 248 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 76 | 171.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.1 | 1.3 | 302 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.2 | 302 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 0.7 | 358 | 37 | 1,007.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 779.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 33 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 0.86 / 0.87 | 100 | 191.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.0 | 1.7 | 311 | 96 | 1,010.5 | 1.10 / 1.97 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minkole?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Minkole today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Minkole?
Local time is 09:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Minkole?
Minkole is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Minkole?
DEM 859 m.
Where is Minkole located?
It is at -7.32218, 21.97333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minkole in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.