Location & Surroundings
Lomwele is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 576 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 945 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Lumwele
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 10' 52" S, 23° 39' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 576 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,207 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:18
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lomwele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lomwele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
1.50 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 | 24.5 | 1.5 | 231 | 66 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.8 | 325 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 2.2 | 258 | 77 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 91 | 30.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 1.7 | 324 | 45 | 1,009.5 | 0.15 / 0.26 | 81 | 573.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.6 | 327 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 1.24 / 1.50 | 89 | 179.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 263 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.0 | 285 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 84 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.1 | 2.3 | 30 | 40 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 44 | 674.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.0 | 1.4 | 40 | 59 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 4 | 244.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 0.6 | 173 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 0.04 / 0.11 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 1.9 | 310 | 66 | 1,013.4 | 0.44 / 0.55 | 46 | 46.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 2.2 | 48 | 40 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 709.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.8 | 0.9 | 324 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 5.16 / 5.31 | 100 | 136.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lomwele?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lomwele today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Lomwele?
Local time is 03:18. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lomwele?
Lomwele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lomwele?
DEM 576 m.
Where is Lomwele located?
It is at -6.18121, 23.65819 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lomwele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.