Location & Surroundings
Lekume is a stream in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 34 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 660 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 52 km away.
Overview
Lekume is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 9' 17" S, 21° 11' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 402 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 22:14
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lekume
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lekume, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
35.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 35.0 | 1.6 | 332 | 36 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 272 | 72 | 1,009.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 93 | 218.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 276 | 81 | 1,009.1 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 0.8 | 237 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 41.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.9 | 1.0 | 302 | 36 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 736.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 94 | 98 | 1,010.7 | 6.41 / 6.41 | 100 | 162.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.0 | 321 | 97 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 300 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 26.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.5 | 1.7 | 220 | 76 | 1,009.8 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 98 | 509.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 255 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 2.30 / 3.25 | 95 | 158.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 290 | 97 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 0.6 | 320 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 47.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.5 | 1.3 | 49 | 28 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 851.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lekume?
Now 35.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 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 Lekume today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Lekume?
Local time is 22:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lekume?
Lekume is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lekume?
DEM 402 m.
Where is Lekume located?
It is at -5.15483, 21.19230 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lekume in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry