Location & Surroundings
Lukala is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 318 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 7 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 160 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 43 km away.
Overview
Lukala is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 29' 46" S, 14° 26' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 318 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:42
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Lukala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 22.2 | 0.5 | 85 | 93 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 2.3 | 255 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 52 | 638.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 284 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 0.50 / 0.55 | 12 | 336.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.4 | 242 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.0 | 274 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.11 / 0.19 | 88 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 2.4 | 259 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 59 | 562.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 230 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 0.56 / 0.73 | 58 | 329.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 259 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 2.1 | 222 | 91 | 1,016.2 | 0.87 / 0.90 | 51 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 2.3 | 233 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 30 | 513.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 284 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 1.09 / 1.22 | 100 | 392.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 68 | 98 | 1,015.9 | 20.58 / 21.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 1.2 | 247 | 98 | 1,017.4 | 5.03 / 26.83 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukala?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 639 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 05:34 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Lukala?
Local time is 14:42. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukala?
Lukala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukala?
DEM 318 m.
Where is Lukala located?
It is at -5.49607, 14.44729 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry