Location & Surroundings
Motenga is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 632 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, about 165 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1475 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, about 160 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
3° 36' 58" N, 25° 58' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 632 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:02
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Motenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Motenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 22.3 | 1.2 | 156 | 82 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 1.6 | 89 | 43 | 1,010.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 699.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 0.5 | 287 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 2.43 / 2.46 | 96 | 141.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 93 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.7 | 97 | 82 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 1.3 | 78 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 712.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 54 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 12 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 0.2 | 76 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 0.4 | 49 | 76 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 2.2 | 55 | 27 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 102 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 157.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 1.2 | 234 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 1.0 | 228 | 61 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 62.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Motenga?
Now 22.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 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 Motenga today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Motenga?
Local time is 15:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Motenga?
Motenga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Motenga?
DEM 632 m.
Where is Motenga located?
It is at 3.61620, 25.97036 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Motenga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.