Location & Surroundings
Lufu is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matadi, 24 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 260 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Matadi, 19 km away.
Overview
Lufu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 38' 28" S, 13° 21' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 265 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 218 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:34
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Lufu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lufu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.9 | 268 | 97 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 0.6 | 34 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 3.19 / 3.19 | 100 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 2.5 | 292 | 65 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 67 | 353.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 274 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 91 | 337.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.2 | 243 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 212 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 98 | 10.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 2.6 | 208 | 53 | 1,012.7 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 18 | 592.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 255 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.21 / 0.29 | 22 | 386.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 1.5 | 259 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.03 / 0.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 248 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 91 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 2.6 | 251 | 50 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 95 | 621.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 3.6 | 254 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 0.13 / 0.16 | 99 | 229.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 0.8 | 269 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 0.15 / 0.31 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lufu?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 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 Lufu today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Lufu?
Local time is 08:34. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lufu?
Lufu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lufu?
DEM 265 m.
Where is Lufu located?
It is at -5.64108, 13.36518 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lufu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry