Location & Surroundings
Mukenge is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 970 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luputa, 65 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 960 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaniama Airport, 91 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° 38' 13" S, 23° 21' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 970 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,304 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:03
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mukenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 22.7 | 1.6 | 224 | 79 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 0.1 | 21 | 51 | 1,007.9 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 98 | 629.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 359 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 3.34 / 3.80 | 86 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.6 | 345 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.8 | 282 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 1.6 | 44 | 31 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 829.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 359 | 87 | 1,010.8 | 2.18 / 2.18 | 90 | 176.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.6 | 286 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 2.3 | 283 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 1.9 | 267 | 41 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 94 | 709.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 1.6 | 2 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 4.54 / 4.65 | 100 | 212.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 2.0 | 18 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.7 | 2.2 | 340 | 86 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 25.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukenge?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 06:03 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Mukenge?
Local time is 17:03. 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 970 m.
Where is Mukenge located?
It is at -7.63682, 23.35292 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.