Location & Surroundings
Mukwatwala is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 970 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 105 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 920 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 71 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° 47' 0" S, 22° 53' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 970 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 22:24
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Mukwatwala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukwatwala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
33.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,006.7 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 | 33.9 | 1.8 | 35 | 29 | 1,006.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.1 | 340 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 98 | 174.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 327 | 72 | 1,010.5 | 0.14 / 0.47 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 317 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 45.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 1.0 | 57 | 27 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 743.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 308 | 74 | 1,011.0 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 100 | 171.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 2.4 | 333 | 87 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 2.2 | 296 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 92 | 12.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.5 | 1.8 | 332 | 48 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 500.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 3.4 | 97 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 2.44 / 2.44 | 93 | 221.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.8 | 307 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.89 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 2.8 | 271 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 38.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 2.1 | 340 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 715.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukwatwala?
Now 33.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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 Mukwatwala today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mukwatwala?
Local time is 22:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukwatwala?
Mukwatwala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mukwatwala?
DEM 970 m.
Where is Mukwatwala located?
It is at -7.78333, 22.88333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukwatwala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.