Location & Surroundings
Mukuba is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,002 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nchelenge, 55 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1545 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, 51 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
8° 53' 4" S, 28° 32' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1002 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,396 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:29
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mukuba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukuba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.2 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
4.3 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.5 | 4.3 | 74 | 69 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 2.1 | 75 | 78 | 1,011.3 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 114 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 0.6 | 134 | 43 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 894.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 6.8 | 50 | 69 | 1,010.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 65 | 257.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 62 | 72 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 2.4 | 166 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 96.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 0.9 | 192 | 46 | 1,005.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 916.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.5 | 2.3 | 87 | 74 | 1,009.9 | 1.74 / 1.76 | 100 | 241.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 2.8 | 336 | 79 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 346 | 70 | 1,011.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 50.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 1.3 | 59 | 59 | 1,006.3 | 0.16 / 0.21 | 73 | 486.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 3.8 | 164 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 1.58 / 1.79 | 100 | 244.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukuba?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.2 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 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 Mukuba today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Mukuba?
Local time is 06:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukuba?
Mukuba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mukuba?
DEM 1,002 m.
Where is Mukuba located?
It is at -8.88438, 28.54830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukuba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.