Location & Surroundings
Kalukuma is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 799 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 74 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 53 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° 13' 59" S, 21° 55' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 799 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 276 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:40
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kalukuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalukuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 35.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 24.1 | 0.3 | 42 | 64 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.2 | 326 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 5 | 36.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.4 | 1.0 | 107 | 29 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 739.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 0.9 | 190 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 89 | 179.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.7 | 288 | 72 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 263 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 37.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.0 | 0.7 | 154 | 25 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 827.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 1.5 | 304 | 57 | 1,008.5 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 82 | 124.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 3.5 | 325 | 79 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 3.0 | 321 | 81 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 2.5 | 295 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 658.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 2.9 | 60 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 1.60 / 1.60 | 100 | 278.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.3 | 1.9 | 303 | 85 | 1,010.4 | 1.56 / 3.16 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalukuma?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 35.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 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 Kalukuma today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kalukuma?
Local time is 09:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalukuma?
Kalukuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalukuma?
DEM 799 m.
Where is Kalukuma located?
It is at -7.23309, 21.92379 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalukuma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.