Location & Surroundings
Lubwe is a quarter in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,227 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubumbashi, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1565 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Lubwe is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga 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
11° 38' 34" S, 27° 27' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1227 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,309 p/km²
- Built-up 20.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:55
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lubwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lubwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
36.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 36.1 | 1.0 | 145 | 17 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 352 | 37 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 220.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 237 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 89 | 38 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 1.9 | 58 | 22 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 603.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 1.1 | 93 | 34 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 112.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 100 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 1.9 | 61 | 39 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 69.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.3 | 3.0 | 107 | 16 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 768.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 3.8 | 340 | 36 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 203.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 229 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 67 | 36 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 45.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.9 | 3.1 | 95 | 18 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 721.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lubwe?
Now 36.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Lubwe today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Lubwe?
Local time is 00:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lubwe?
Lubwe is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lubwe?
DEM 1,227 m.
Where is Lubwe located?
It is at -11.64278, 27.46274 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lubwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry