Location & Surroundings
Mukenge is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 571 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 57 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 605 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 59 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
5° 59' 29" S, 20° 30' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 571 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 107 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:50
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Mukenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 777 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
2.24 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 | 21.1 | 0.7 | 171 | 92 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 250 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 4.92 / 4.92 | 33 | 31.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 1.7 | 305 | 39 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 776.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 2.1 | 121 | 70 | 1,009.4 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 99 | 130.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.4 | 293 | 93 | 1,009.7 | 1.77 / 2.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 279 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.33 / 2.57 | 93 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 3.2 | 327 | 44 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 760.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 2.1 | 323 | 79 | 1,009.6 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 99 | 153.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 3.1 | 347 | 99 | 1,011.0 | 22.38 / 22.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 1.8 | 297 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 30.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.5 | 2.6 | 298 | 46 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 736.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 324 | 84 | 1,010.2 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 74 | 307.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 0.1 | 220 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukenge?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 777 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mukenge today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Mukenge?
Local time is 09:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukenge?
Mukenge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mukenge?
DEM 571 m.
Where is Mukenge located?
It is at -5.99152, 20.50337 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.