Location & Surroundings
Mukanu is a stream in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 745 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 48 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 905 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 68 km away.
Overview
Mukanu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- 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° 35' 44" S, 23° 10' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 745 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:08
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Weather in Mukanu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukanu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 22.7 | 0.7 | 314 | 86 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 1.2 | 215 | 48 | 1,011.6 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 100 | 743.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 289 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 22.67 / 23.51 | 100 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 2.0 | 197 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 4.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.5 | 105 | 88 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 51.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 266 | 67 | 1,012.9 | 0.54 / 0.56 | 97 | 323.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 262 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 158.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.5 | 282 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 1.8 | 254 | 83 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 31.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 336 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 2.61 / 2.89 | 100 | 459.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 2.2 | 325 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.62 / 3.51 | 97 | 288.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 1.4 | 288 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.3 | 1.7 | 227 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 4.19 / 5.92 | 100 | 11.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukanu?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 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 Mukanu today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Mukanu?
Local time is 18:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukanu?
Mukanu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mukanu?
DEM 745 m.
Where is Mukanu located?
It is at -6.59565, 23.17821 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukanu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry