Location & Surroundings
Luanika is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 384 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 180 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 58 km away.
Also known as: Luenika
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
5° 39' 18" S, 14° 20' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 384 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 212 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:33
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Luanika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luanika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 30.0 | 1.9 | 238 | 53 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 1.7 | 246 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 59 | 275.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 232 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 211 | 74 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 20.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.0 | 0.9 | 142 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 789.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 1.0 | 236 | 59 | 1,009.2 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 21 | 186.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 263 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.84 / 1.70 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 2.3 | 245 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 95 | 16.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.5 | 2.3 | 264 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 85 | 408.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 2.6 | 270 | 63 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 85 | 246.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 3.1 | 242 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 2.48 / 2.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 2.4 | 227 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 1.97 / 4.56 | 100 | 12.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.0 | 2.5 | 268 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 82 | 316.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luanika?
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 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 Luanika today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Luanika?
Local time is 20:33. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Luanika?
Luanika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luanika?
DEM 384 m.
Where is Luanika located?
It is at -5.65493, 14.34928 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luanika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.