Location & Surroundings
Mukala is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 626 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 625 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 27 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° 17' 0" S, 20° 36' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 626 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:03
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Mukala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (300 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.02 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 | 21.3 | 0.8 | 300 | 83 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 325 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 0.4 | 47 | 37 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 824.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 1.6 | 10 | 64 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 240.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.7 | 141 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 2.02 / 2.02 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 182 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 11 | 40.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 0.4 | 137 | 45 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 97 | 777.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 343 | 82 | 1,010.5 | 0.30 / 0.61 | 98 | 82.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 0.6 | 184 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 19.21 / 19.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 272 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 98 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 2.4 | 322 | 50 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 84 | 719.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.6 | 246 | 86 | 1,010.5 | 0.94 / 1.26 | 59 | 256.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.8 | 1.2 | 333 | 96 | 1,010.5 | 1.01 / 2.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukala?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mukala today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Mukala?
Local time is 08:03. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukala?
Mukala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mukala?
DEM 626 m.
Where is Mukala located?
It is at -6.28329, 20.60450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.