Location & Surroundings
Luasamba is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 672 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 18 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 12 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
5° 55' 17" S, 22° 34' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 672 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 372 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:09
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Luasamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luasamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 35.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 718 W/m2.
Temperature
35.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 35.5 | 1.3 | 332 | 32 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 0.9 | 106 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 42 | 157.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 77 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 0.16 / 0.46 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 275 | 87 | 1,016.5 | 0.66 / 1.11 | 94 | 45.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 0.5 | 59 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 718.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 322 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.57 / 0.59 | 44 | 159.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 173 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 3.68 / 4.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 238 | 93 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 100 | 26.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.9 | 0.8 | 234 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 49 | 363.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 281 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 2.27 / 3.30 | 80 | 260.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 303 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.51 / 3.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 2.5 | 289 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 0.73 / 4.54 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.9 | 2.7 | 290 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 100 | 570.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luasamba?
Now 35.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 35.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 718 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 Luasamba today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Luasamba?
Local time is 00:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luasamba?
Luasamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luasamba?
DEM 672 m.
Where is Luasamba located?
It is at -5.92127, 22.57545 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luasamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.