Location & Surroundings
Lokela is a stream in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 415 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yangambi, 59 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yangambi Airport, 62 km away.
Overview
Lokela 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
0° 16' 14" N, 24° 37' 29" 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 00:26
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Lokela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lokela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 313 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.5 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 | 23.2 | 1.5 | 241 | 81 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 46 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 48.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 212 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 149 | 83 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 0.8 | 96 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 312.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 101 | 84 | 1,014.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 32 | 129.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 161 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 206 | 85 | 1,016.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 89 | 11.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.7 | 1.5 | 200 | 45 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 688.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 240 | 87 | 1,014.1 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 78 | 233.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 225 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 1.86 / 2.85 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 169 | 93 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 1.83 | 85 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.8 | 1.2 | 275 | 47 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 497.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lokela?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 313 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 06:01 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Lokela?
Local time is 00:26. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lokela?
Lokela is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lokela?
DEM 415 m.
Where is Lokela located?
It is at 0.27047, 24.62471 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lokela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry