Location & Surroundings
Mukenge is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 646 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 54 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 57 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° 38' 59" S, 22° 55' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 646 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 510 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:47
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Mukenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 23.4 | 2.6 | 320 | 87 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 307 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 90 | 105.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 310 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 287 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 47.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.7 | 0.3 | 166 | 35 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 844.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 0.4 | 96 | 80 | 1,009.4 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 97 | 256.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 2.0 | 246 | 95 | 1,010.2 | 5.60 / 6.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 262 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 96 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.4 | 2.3 | 267 | 40 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 84 | 786.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 59 | 95 | 1,009.5 | 18.73 / 18.74 | 100 | 189.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 234 | 95 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 1.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 2.2 | 215 | 83 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 21 | 47.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.7 | 0.4 | 61 | 40 | 1,007.6 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 47 | 839.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukenge?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 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 Mukenge today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mukenge?
Local time is 21:47. 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 646 m.
Where is Mukenge located?
It is at -5.64965, 22.91961 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.