Location & Surroundings
Lokela is a river in Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 393 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yangambi, about 230 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1005 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ikela Airport, 58 km away.
Overview
Lokela is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 13' 21" S, 23° 48' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 393 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 18:14
- Sunrise 05:02
- Sunset 17:14
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Weather in Lokela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lokela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 302 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.0 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 | 21.6 | 0.5 | 223 | 90 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 1.0 | 41 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 301.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 101 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 52 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.0 | 29 | 76 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 37.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.0 | 0.4 | 98 | 34 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 745.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 48 | 75 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 12 | 244.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 79 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 3.74 / 3.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 1.1 | 57 | 92 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 2.55 | 53 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.2 | 0.6 | 43 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 513.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 75 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 158.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 14 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 0.8 | 124 | 96 | 1,016.2 | 2.39 / 2.80 | 99 | 36.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lokela?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 302 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 Lokela today?
Sunrise around 05:02 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Lokela?
Local time is 18:14. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lokela?
Lokela is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lokela?
DEM 393 m.
Where is Lokela located?
It is at -1.22244, 23.80338 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lokela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry