Location & Surroundings
Laka is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 518 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bondo, 44 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1325 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Rafai Airport, 94 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
4° 12' 7" N, 23° 36' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 518 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 345 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:43
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Laka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 827 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 21.9 | 1.1 | 183 | 92 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 186 | 100 | 1,012.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 184 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 50.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.8 | 1.4 | 158 | 38 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 826.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 0.6 | 144 | 69 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 240.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 203 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 158 | 80 | 1,014.1 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 16 | 51.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 1.6 | 149 | 37 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 805.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 0.7 | 181 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 9.00 / 9.00 | 100 | 132.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 145 | 99 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.3 | 132 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 15.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 0.6 | 140 | 48 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 486.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.8 | 1.5 | 24 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 96 | 283.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laka?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 827 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 06:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Laka?
Laka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laka?
DEM 518 m.
Where is Laka located?
It is at 4.20193, 23.61258 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.