Location & Surroundings
Lukala is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 792 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, about 120 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 360 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, about 120 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
5° 54' 27" S, 18° 10' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 792 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 22:55
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lukala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Temperature
34.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
64 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 34.7 | 2.7 | 49 | 31 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 0.2 | 41 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 29 | 258.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 318 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 0.15 / 0.19 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 262 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 0.74 / 0.94 | 38 | 24.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 1.5 | 41 | 33 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 94 | 758.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 135 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.68 / 0.84 | 97 | 125.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 208 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 0.59 / 1.44 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 294 | 76 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 47 | 14.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.6 | 1.5 | 344 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 788.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 229 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 45 | 322.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 2.4 | 319 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 1.98 / 3.43 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 332 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 25 | 24.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.3 | 2.8 | 321 | 37 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 798.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukala?
Now 34.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukala today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Lukala?
Local time is 22:55. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukala?
Lukala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukala?
DEM 792 m.
Where is Lukala located?
It is at -5.90763, 18.17528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.