Location & Surroundings
Laru is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 415 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, 40 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1285 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: Lalu · Lara
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° 52' 23" N, 24° 22' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 415 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 14:02
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Laru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
0.1 m/s S (169 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.5 | 0.1 | 169 | 86 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 1.8 | 41 | 63 | 1,009.5 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 610.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 0.9 | 134 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 3.88 / 4.36 | 100 | 30.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 0.5 | 49 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.7 | 134 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 24.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 0.6 | 348 | 67 | 1,009.6 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 59 | 575.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 0.3 | 85 | 94 | 1,010.3 | 0.83 / 1.13 | 100 | 225.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 7 | 99 | 1,011.7 | 0.82 / 1.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 1.6 | 84 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 95 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 1.0 | 196 | 61 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 94 | 214.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.4 | 329 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 150.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 62 | 95 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 0.5 | 136 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 7 | 56.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laru?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Laru today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Laru?
Local time is 14:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Laru?
Laru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laru?
DEM 415 m.
Where is Laru located?
It is at 2.87317, 24.37988 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laru in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.