Location & Surroundings
Luhuma is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lodja, 41 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 890 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lodja Airport, 26 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
3° 20' 56" S, 23° 16' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 482 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 62 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:44
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Luhuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luhuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 38.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Temperature
34.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,008.4 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 | 34.6 | 1.1 | 340 | 34 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 278 | 63 | 1,009.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 11 | 127.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 0.6 | 254 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.0 | 338 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 41.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.3 | 1.8 | 16 | 26 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 814.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 0.6 | 69 | 82 | 1,011.0 | 1.04 / 1.04 | 92 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 343 | 93 | 1,010.0 | 1.08 / 2.11 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 298 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 42.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 39.7 | 1.3 | 355 | 24 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 835.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 13 | 79 | 1,010.2 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 30 | 114.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 320 | 91 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 310 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 3.25 / 3.80 | 71 | 8.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.5 | 1.4 | 279 | 30 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 85 | 780.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luhuma?
Now 34.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 38.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 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 Luhuma today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Luhuma?
Local time is 22:44. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luhuma?
Luhuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luhuma?
DEM 482 m.
Where is Luhuma located?
It is at -3.34883, 23.27729 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luhuma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.