Location & Surroundings
Mukaka is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 589 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabalo, 30 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1325 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo Airport, 28 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
6° 11' 0" S, 27° 9' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 589 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:09
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Mukaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 38.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 W/m2.
Temperature
27.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 27.5 | 1.3 | 54 | 58 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.2 | 1.5 | 134 | 23 | 1,005.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 92 | 817.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 1.7 | 322 | 37 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 226.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 317 | 62 | 1,008.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 2.1 | 5 | 57 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 54.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.0 | 2.3 | 67 | 46 | 1,006.9 | 1.53 / 1.53 | 78 | 538.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 218 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 0.16 / 1.68 | 87 | 117.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.9 | 337 | 86 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 1.6 | 294 | 67 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 69.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.4 | 2.1 | 281 | 34 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 771.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 2.2 | 54 | 55 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 167.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.9 | 332 | 75 | 1,008.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 2.6 | 322 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 61 | 76.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukaka?
Now 27.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 38.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 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 Mukaka today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Mukaka?
Local time is 19:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukaka?
Mukaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mukaka?
DEM 589 m.
Where is Mukaka located?
It is at -6.18333, 27.15000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.