Location & Surroundings
Lau is a stream in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 689 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yambio, 74 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1720 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yambio Airport, 74 km away.
Overview
Lau 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
3° 54' 15" N, 28° 26' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 689 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:25
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,008.6 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 | 20.7 | 1.3 | 90 | 71 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.1 | 97 | 57 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 76.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.0 | 2.3 | 61 | 24 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 869.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.0 | 63 | 44 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 253.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.5 | 324 | 53 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.8 | 203 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.2 | 1.8 | 279 | 29 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 825.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 0.7 | 71 | 53 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 243.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 1.3 | 299 | 72 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 2.9 | 220 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 94 | 64.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.3 | 0.6 | 309 | 37 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 781.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 2.2 | 242 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 99 | 118.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 2.8 | 213 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 0.95 / 2.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lau?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 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 Lau today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Lau?
Local time is 13:25. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lau?
Lau is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lau?
DEM 689 m.
Where is Lau located?
It is at 3.90423, 28.44644 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lau in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry