Location & Surroundings
Luishia is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 36 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1495 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 74 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 10' 17" S, 27° 0' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1248 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18,709 p/km²
- Built-up 8.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:27
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Nearby
Weather in Luishia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luishia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 37.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 25.8 | 2.6 | 143 | 27 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 1.8 | 184 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 1.1 | 53 | 28 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 4.2 | 90 | 13 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 945.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 1.7 | 113 | 24 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 307.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 215 | 32 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 55 | 29 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.6 | 3.5 | 92 | 13 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 945.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.8 | 2.4 | 110 | 21 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 264.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 3.2 | 117 | 27 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 3.2 | 72 | 25 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.3 | 2.8 | 96 | 16 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 936.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.1 | 1.2 | 132 | 25 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 269.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luishia?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 37.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 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 Luishia today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Luishia?
Local time is 02:27. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luishia?
Luishia is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Luishia?
DEM 1,248 m.
Where is Luishia located?
It is at -11.17130, 27.00995 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luishia in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.