Location & Surroundings
Mpwelete is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 999 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 86 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1110 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 180 km away.
Also known as: Fwelete · Pwelete
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
9° 54' 38" S, 23° 38' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 999 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13,422 p/km²
- Built-up 12.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:08
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mpwelete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpwelete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 37.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 883 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 26.4 | 2.5 | 121 | 35 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 2.2 | 122 | 44 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.3 | 104 | 29 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 51.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.8 | 1.5 | 76 | 13 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 883.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 0.4 | 358 | 23 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 350.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.7 | 54 | 35 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 1.2 | 8 | 41 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 50.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.7 | 1.3 | 359 | 19 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 785.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.9 | 0.9 | 293 | 36 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 201.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 0.8 | 15 | 46 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 2.2 | 21 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 98 | 39.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 1.6 | 199 | 25 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 551.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.2 | 2.4 | 358 | 60 | 1,009.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 98 | 227.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpwelete?
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 37.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 883 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 Mpwelete today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mpwelete?
Local time is 05:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpwelete?
Mpwelete is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpwelete?
DEM 999 m.
Where is Mpwelete located?
It is at -9.91047, 23.64772 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpwelete in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.