Location & Surroundings
Mwanza is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 730 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malemba-Nkulu, 16 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1325 km to the west. The nearest airport is Manono Airport, 99 km away.
Also known as: Manza
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° 54' 34" S, 26° 44' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 730 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 34,664 p/km²
- Built-up 14.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:13
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Mwanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mwanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,008.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 26.0 | 1.0 | 214 | 54 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 0.7 | 276 | 55 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 2.3 | 83 | 54 | 1,013.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 12.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 2.6 | 98 | 26 | 1,007.9 | 0.10 / 0.14 | 99 | 547.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 2.1 | 355 | 50 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 303.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 0.7 | 46 | 67 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 1.5 | 206 | 53 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 72.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.8 | 2.4 | 126 | 25 | 1,005.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 97 | 872.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.4 | 1.3 | 239 | 54 | 1,007.0 | 0.13 / 0.17 | 75 | 269.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.3 | 239 | 66 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.1 | 126 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 1.67 / 1.67 | 100 | 50.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.9 | 2.2 | 61 | 31 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 767.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 3.3 | 4 | 78 | 1,010.5 | 0.61 / 1.06 | 76 | 220.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mwanza?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Mwanza today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Mwanza?
Local time is 02:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mwanza?
Mwanza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mwanza?
DEM 730 m.
Where is Mwanza located?
It is at -7.90933, 26.74709 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mwanza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.