Location & Surroundings
Lako is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 430 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 68 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 64 km away.
Overview
Lako is river in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- 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° 54' 50" S, 17° 17' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 430 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:05
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Lako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
1.87 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 | 23.1 | 0.9 | 76 | 76 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.3 | 0.5 | 63 | 38 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 785.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 0.3 | 249 | 66 | 1,009.7 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 57 | 327.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 0.1 | 263 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 1.97 / 2.28 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.8 | 252 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 5 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 0.5 | 342 | 47 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 29 | 617.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 209 | 82 | 1,009.6 | 1.62 / 1.65 | 51 | 234.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 282 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 4.81 / 6.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 2.0 | 289 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 13.44 / 19.91 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.4 | 278 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 216.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 298 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 0.14 / 0.49 | 86 | 115.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 267 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 1.6 | 248 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.18 / 0.21 | 34 | 26.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lako?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lako today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Lako?
Local time is 17:05. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lako?
Lako is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lako?
DEM 430 m.
Where is Lako located?
It is at -4.91387, 17.29126 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lako in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry