Location & Surroundings
Golu is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,653 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Paidha, 44 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1855 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 81 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
2° 24' 5" N, 30° 35' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1653 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 89 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:08
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Golu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Golu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 19.2 | 1.7 | 112 | 73 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 79 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 510.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 1.7 | 126 | 83 | 1,015.0 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 51 | 187.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 1.3 | 140 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.70 / 1.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 2.2 | 71 | 71 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 4 | 92.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 2.7 | 45 | 46 | 1,009.5 | 0.22 / 0.25 | 88 | 734.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 1.1 | 132 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 4.05 / 4.30 | 89 | 120.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 1.8 | 126 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.68 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 2.6 | 79 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 37 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 3.1 | 56 | 40 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 42 | 892.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.3 | 2.0 | 155 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 2.53 / 2.55 | 79 | 176.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 1.6 | 142 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 2.4 | 102 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 87 | 86.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Golu?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 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 Golu today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Golu?
Local time is 14:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Golu?
Golu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Golu?
DEM 1,653 m.
Where is Golu located?
It is at 2.40145, 30.59366 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Golu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.