Location & Surroundings
Luena is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 744 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 67 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 785 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 64 km away.
Overview
Luena is stream in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 9' 48" S, 21° 49' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 744 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:43
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Luena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 192 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.5 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 | 20.0 | 0.9 | 24 | 98 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 290 | 78 | 1,010.6 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 99 | 168.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 1.9 | 296 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 22 | 192.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 252 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.2 | 213 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 55.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.0 | 2.5 | 308 | 35 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 861.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 340 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 78 | 265.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 0.2 | 35 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 1.18 / 1.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 1.3 | 194 | 87 | 1,015.9 | 1.47 / 2.72 | 81 | 46.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 1.5 | 161 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 758.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.0 | 64 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.67 / 0.82 | 68 | 100.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 1.3 | 11 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 0.70 / 1.52 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 0.5 | 16 | 92 | 1,017.5 | 0.38 / 1.90 | 100 | 37.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luena?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 23.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 192 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 Luena today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Luena?
Local time is 18:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luena?
Luena is a stream.
What is the elevation of Luena?
DEM 744 m.
Where is Luena located?
It is at -7.16340, 21.81943 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luena in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry