Location & Surroundings
Luaba is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 768 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyunzu, 75 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1435 km to the west. The nearest airport is Manono Airport, about 105 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
6° 37' 56" S, 28° 2' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 768 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 881 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:40
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Luaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,006.9 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 34.2 | 2.3 | 139 | 37 | 1,006.9 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.6 | 17 | 73 | 1,008.3 | 1.16 / 1.16 | 87 | 176.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 1.1 | 335 | 87 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 50 | 65 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 1.5 | 280 | 27 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 802.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 22 | 48 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 246.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 8 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 1.1 | 96 | 57 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 85.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.9 | 1.1 | 233 | 21 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 895.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 0.9 | 58 | 42 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 272.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 51 | 47 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 1.5 | 51 | 36 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 89.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.3 | 2.0 | 53 | 21 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 866.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luaba?
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 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 Luaba today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Luaba?
Local time is 00:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luaba?
Luaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luaba?
DEM 768 m.
Where is Luaba located?
It is at -6.63224, 28.04881 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luaba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.