Location & Surroundings
Luiba is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,069 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pweto, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1565 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pweto Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: Liuba
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
8° 31' 58" S, 28° 50' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1069 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,872 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:43
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Luiba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luiba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 25.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 25.9 | 2.3 | 308 | 64 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 284 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 100 | 223.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 3.7 | 339 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 3.5 | 336 | 84 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 34.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 4.2 | 340 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 510.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 322 | 87 | 1,015.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 77 | 214.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 3.0 | 339 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.57 / 0.65 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 3.5 | 345 | 77 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 3.9 | 287 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 69 | 457.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 3.6 | 334 | 88 | 1,015.8 | 1.70 / 1.74 | 7 | 203.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 3.5 | 328 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 2.07 / 3.81 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 289 | 90 | 1,019.8 | 1.23 / 5.04 | 97 | 32.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 1.8 | 234 | 90 | 1,016.2 | 3.79 / 8.83 | 100 | 369.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luiba?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 25.9 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 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 Luiba today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Luiba?
Local time is 21:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luiba?
Luiba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luiba?
DEM 1,069 m.
Where is Luiba located?
It is at -8.53269, 28.83694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luiba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.