Location & Surroundings
Lokwa is a stream in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 343 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bulungu, 7 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 370 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Lokwa is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 34' 1" S, 18° 39' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 343 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 04:58
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Lokwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lokwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 344 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 26.3 | 0.9 | 325 | 72 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 282 | 96 | 1,010.4 | 3.56 / 3.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 270 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.23 / 3.79 | 100 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 2.0 | 262 | 63 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 87 | 343.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 1.2 | 268 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 276.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 231 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 341 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 24.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 2.8 | 329 | 53 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 518.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 2.3 | 330 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 80 | 239.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 275 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 317 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 15.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 2.9 | 285 | 44 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 707.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.1 | 1.9 | 345 | 73 | 1,010.3 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 28 | 122.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lokwa?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 344 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 Lokwa today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Lokwa?
Local time is 04:58. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lokwa?
Lokwa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lokwa?
DEM 343 m.
Where is Lokwa located?
It is at -4.56693, 18.66304 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lokwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry