Location & Surroundings
Lufushi is a stream in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 530 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 51 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 52 km away.
Overview
Lufushi is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu 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
5° 30' 11" S, 18° 47' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 530 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 49 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:43
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Lufushi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lufushi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.66 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 | 21.4 | 1.2 | 168 | 95 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 0.8 | 226 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 0.4 | 216 | 93 | 1,016.3 | 0.80 / 1.24 | 87 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 0.2 | 336 | 82 | 1,012.7 | 11.10 / 12.34 | 95 | 681.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.3 | 215 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 99 | 201.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 215 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.72 / 2.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 191 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 59 | 35.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 1.4 | 303 | 48 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 798.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 0.8 | 262 | 85 | 1,009.0 | 1.97 / 1.97 | 71 | 265.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 261 | 92 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 235 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 5.08 / 5.68 | 100 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 2.1 | 326 | 62 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 2.34 | 51 | 492.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 1.1 | 68 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 1.48 | 100 | 229.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lufushi?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 681 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lufushi today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Lufushi?
Local time is 05:43. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lufushi?
Lufushi is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lufushi?
DEM 530 m.
Where is Lufushi located?
It is at -5.50306, 18.79836 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lufushi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry