Location & Surroundings
Lukala is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 886 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pweto, 38 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1560 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pweto Airport, 38 km away.
Overview
Lukala is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga 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
8° 7' 35" S, 28° 52' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 886 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:26
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lukala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 774 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,011.9 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 | 20.1 | 0.5 | 331 | 75 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 0.4 | 169 | 53 | 1,014.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 93 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.2 | 1.1 | 139 | 27 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 774.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 329 | 66 | 1,011.4 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 88 | 110.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.2 | 328 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 283 | 64 | 1,015.2 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 70 | 55.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 2.8 | 329 | 38 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 90 | 712.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 354 | 72 | 1,012.0 | 1.25 / 1.39 | 62 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 0.5 | 357 | 83 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 1.0 | 308 | 58 | 1,014.7 | 0.03 / 0.12 | 20 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.0 | 2.2 | 304 | 27 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 863.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 0.3 | 277 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 13.02 / 13.02 | 100 | 96.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.4 | 0.6 | 317 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukala?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 774 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 Lukala today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Lukala?
Local time is 11:26. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukala?
Lukala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukala?
DEM 886 m.
Where is Lukala located?
It is at -8.12628, 28.88148 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry