Location & Surroundings
Laka is a stream in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 494 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bondo, 52 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1330 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Rafai Airport, 86 km away.
Overview
Laka is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 16' 51" N, 23° 37' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 494 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:03
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Weather in Laka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.4 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 22.6 | 0.2 | 56 | 88 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 0.9 | 1 | 40 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 506.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 45 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 3.41 / 3.41 | 94 | 259.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 0.1 | 57 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.1 | 83 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.4 | 1.9 | 88 | 33 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 830.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 164 | 77 | 1,009.3 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 53 | 135.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 200 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 1.3 | 181 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 34 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.4 | 0.0 | 186 | 41 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 743.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 226 | 97 | 1,010.7 | 4.19 / 4.19 | 99 | 109.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.8 | 183 | 93 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.9 | 0.8 | 146 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 48.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laka?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.4 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 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 Laka today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Laka?
Local time is 18:03. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Laka?
Laka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Laka?
DEM 494 m.
Where is Laka located?
It is at 4.28078, 23.61945 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry