Location & Surroundings
Loru is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,655 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Paidha, 45 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1855 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 77 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° 26' 27" N, 30° 35' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1655 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 896 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:06
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Loru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.9 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 | 16.2 | 1.3 | 149 | 93 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 93 | 83 | 1,017.8 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 100 | 45.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 3.2 | 76 | 47 | 1,012.3 | 0.69 / 1.92 | 55 | 827.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.6 | 148 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 19 | 204.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 1.7 | 124 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 2.5 | 99 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.7 | 81 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 85 | 668.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 1.4 | 172 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 151.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.0 | 1.6 | 129 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 98 | 50 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 2.4 | 89 | 35 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 781.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 1.7 | 165 | 66 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 160.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 1.0 | 133 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loru?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 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 Loru today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Loru?
Local time is 12:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Loru?
Loru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Loru?
DEM 1,655 m.
Where is Loru located?
It is at 2.44079, 30.58559 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loru in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.