Location & Surroundings
Mukala is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 626 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 33 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 795 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
Mukala is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 8' 0" S, 22° 14' 36" 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 20:52
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Mukala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 33.7 | 2.1 | 35 | 41 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 47 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 80 | 323.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 123 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 0.4 | 357 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 38.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.5 | 2.2 | 50 | 30 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 803.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.5 | 336 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 1.92 / 1.92 | 100 | 323.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 318 | 97 | 1,010.5 | 0.72 / 2.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 271 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 53.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.4 | 1.6 | 289 | 48 | 1,009.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 97 | 662.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 254 | 73 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 17 | 91.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.0 | 308 | 97 | 1,010.7 | 3.21 / 3.25 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.3 | 242 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 18.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.3 | 0.6 | 208 | 38 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 724.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukala?
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 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 Mukala today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Mukala?
Local time is 20:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukala?
Mukala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mukala?
DEM 626 m.
Where is Mukala located?
It is at -6.13330, 22.24343 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry