Location & Surroundings
Lofoi is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, about 120 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1500 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasenga Airport, about 120 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 13' 50" S, 27° 32' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1147 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 18:52
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Lofoi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lofoi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 26.9 | 4.0 | 102 | 35 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.0 | 1.4 | 159 | 16 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 891.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 1.8 | 98 | 25 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 143.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 82 | 28 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 3.9 | 88 | 24 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 87.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.8 | 1.6 | 156 | 13 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 902.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 1.8 | 133 | 20 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 241.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 89 | 38 | 1,009.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.5 | 1.0 | 28 | 35 | 1,013.2 | 0.05 / 0.16 | 98 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 1.3 | 143 | 30 | 1,007.4 | 0.08 / 0.25 | 100 | 657.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 348 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 23 | 117.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 133 | 49 | 1,011.6 | 0.05 / 0.10 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 2.1 | 280 | 55 | 1,015.3 | 0.26 / 0.37 | 89 | 81.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lofoi?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 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 Lofoi today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Lofoi?
Local time is 18:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lofoi?
Lofoi is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Lofoi?
DEM 1,147 m.
Where is Lofoi located?
It is at -10.23051, 27.54948 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lofoi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.