Location & Surroundings
Lubu is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 698 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 58 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 980 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 59 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° 51' 26" S, 24° 2' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 698 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:06
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Lubu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lubu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 827 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
2.49 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 | 21.9 | 1.1 | 150 | 88 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 211 | 94 | 1,010.5 | 3.74 / 3.74 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 0.7 | 56 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.9 | 0.5 | 333 | 34 | 1,006.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 95 | 827.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.9 | 125 | 90 | 1,010.5 | 2.46 / 2.49 | 10 | 78.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 316 | 91 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 340 | 76 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 60.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.7 | 0.9 | 279 | 31 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 867.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.0 | 1.5 | 52 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 13.09 / 13.09 | 100 | 174.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 0.7 | 313 | 93 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 9.26 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 262 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 1.1 | 242 | 41 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 822.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 0.6 | 46 | 67 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 15 | 239.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lubu?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 827 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lubu today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Lubu?
Local time is 05:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lubu?
Lubu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lubu?
DEM 698 m.
Where is Lubu located?
It is at -5.85726, 24.03404 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lubu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.