Location & Surroundings
Lonkala is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 473 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kindu, about 100 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1095 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kindu Airport, 100 km away.
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
2° 46' 0" S, 25° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 473 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 13:46
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lonkala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lonkala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 175 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 20.2 | 1.3 | 244 | 99 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 270 | 80 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.6 | 336 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 148.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 20 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 174.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.6 | 83 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 0 | 82 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.1 | 1.6 | 213 | 36 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 636.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 96 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 151.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 1.3 | 40 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 13 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 1.45 / 1.88 | 97 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.3 | 1.5 | 287 | 35 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 607.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.0 | 343 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 303.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 0.5 | 245 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 1.49 / 1.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lonkala?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 175 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 Lonkala today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Lonkala?
Local time is 13:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lonkala?
Lonkala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lonkala?
DEM 473 m.
Where is Lonkala located?
It is at -2.76667, 25.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lonkala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.