Location & Surroundings
Motende is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 406 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aketi, 36 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1200 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, about 125 km away.
Also known as: Mokwa
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
2° 25' 5" N, 23° 43' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 406 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 109 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:32
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Motende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Motende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 W/m2.
Temperature
33.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,006.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 33.8 | 1.8 | 219 | 42 | 1,006.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 234 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 8.50 / 8.50 | 100 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 231 | 98 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 7.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 175 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 99 | 14.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 2.1 | 181 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 472.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 139 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 56 | 248.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 21 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 0.3 | 158 | 91 | 1,015.4 | 0.39 / 0.58 | 99 | 40.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 0.9 | 35 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 88 | 219.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 3 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.58 / 0.63 | 9 | 182.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 79 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 119 | 97 | 1,016.4 | 1.25 / 1.74 | 100 | 9.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 1.7 | 199 | 48 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 330.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Motende?
Now 33.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 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 Motende today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Motende?
Local time is 22:32. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Motende?
Motende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Motende?
DEM 406 m.
Where is Motende located?
It is at 2.41802, 23.72478 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Motende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.