Location & Surroundings
Lubwele is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 650 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 20 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 795 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 23 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° 43' 32" S, 22° 21' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 650 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 401 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:11
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lubwele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lubwele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 22.8 | 0.7 | 28 | 77 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.5 | 332 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 351 | 70 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 1.9 | 11 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 94 | 822.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.6 | 16 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 19 | 162.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 119 | 77 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 119 | 94 | 1,016.3 | 2.25 / 2.25 | 100 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 1.5 | 112 | 58 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 99 | 488.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 1.3 | 175 | 83 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 5 | 105.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 177 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 259 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 55.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 1.9 | 159 | 40 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 663.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 1.4 | 98 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 2.47 / 2.48 | 100 | 277.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lubwele?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 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 Lubwele today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Lubwele?
Local time is 08:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lubwele?
Lubwele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lubwele?
DEM 650 m.
Where is Lubwele located?
It is at -5.72554, 22.36099 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lubwele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.