Location & Surroundings
Mukele is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 861 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luputa, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 975 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 49 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
7° 8' 11" S, 23° 40' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 861 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 18:35
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mukele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,016.2 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 | 22.9 | 1.8 | 281 | 78 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.0 | 1.3 | 29 | 37 | 1,010.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 642.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 118 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 4.08 / 4.18 | 55 | 128.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 80 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 0.7 | 266 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 45.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.1 | 2.6 | 75 | 23 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 851.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 1.6 | 48 | 36 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 212.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.8 | 329 | 61 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 2.3 | 336 | 58 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 45.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.0 | 3.0 | 37 | 25 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 837.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 1.0 | 33 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 73 | 139.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.0 | 291 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 2.4 | 310 | 66 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 33 | 41.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukele?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Mukele today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Mukele?
Local time is 18:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukele?
Mukele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mukele?
DEM 861 m.
Where is Mukele located?
It is at -7.13652, 23.68184 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.