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 18:37
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 20 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 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 175 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.2 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 | 21.4 | 0.5 | 229 | 96 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.0 | 5 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 100 | 171.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.4 | 19 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 0.0 | 122 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.7 | 235 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 9.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 1.1 | 216 | 48 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 495.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 156 | 86 | 1,008.7 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 25 | 220.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 179 | 97 | 1,010.5 | 2.24 / 2.98 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 0.3 | 294 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 70 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 2.1 | 300 | 51 | 1,008.5 | 2.32 / 2.37 | 34 | 720.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 286 | 76 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 41 | 324.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 0.5 | 223 | 95 | 1,010.5 | 1.49 / 1.63 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.4 | 1.1 | 222 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 97 | 25.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luano?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.0 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 Luano today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Luano?
Local time is 18:37. 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