Location & Surroundings
Luano is a stream in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 354 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 400 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Luano is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 3' 52" S, 18° 51' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 354 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,012 p/km²
- Built-up 12.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Luano
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luano, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.1 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (342 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
3.02 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 | 26.4 | 0.9 | 342 | 64 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 0.9 | 316 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 15 | 26.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.1 | 0.3 | 321 | 33 | 1,008.2 | 0.01 / 0.15 | 100 | 712.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 0.8 | 183 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 4.07 / 4.22 | 100 | 117.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 0.3 | 13 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 3.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 0.7 | 291 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 90 | 23.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.9 | 1.2 | 341 | 33 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 784.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 2.4 | 10 | 69 | 1,009.8 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 89 | 356.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.3 | 1.8 | 17 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 4.33 / 4.93 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 333 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.83 | 100 | 14.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 2.6 | 323 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 576.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 1.5 | 25 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 344.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 1.2 | 321 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luano?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.1 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Luano today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Luano?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Luano?
Luano is a stream.
What is the elevation of Luano?
DEM 354 m.
Where is Luano located?
It is at -5.06435, 18.86094 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luano in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry