Location & Surroundings
Lukalaba is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 774 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 39 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 955 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 41 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
6° 29' 3" S, 23° 38' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 774 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17,405 p/km²
- Built-up 20.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:14
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lukalaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukalaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.33 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 | 21.8 | 2.0 | 338 | 93 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.8 | 298 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 0.8 | 281 | 43 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 510.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.5 | 205 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 98 | 307.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.3 | 310 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 0.50 / 1.33 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 0.7 | 292 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.9 | 1.5 | 323 | 35 | 1,007.4 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 826.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 2.8 | 53 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 6.54 / 6.71 | 100 | 67.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.5 | 1.7 | 8 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.5 | 282 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.0 | 2.1 | 8 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 745.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 1.1 | 35 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 84 | 231.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.7 | 225 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 1.90 / 1.97 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukalaba?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukalaba today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Lukalaba?
Local time is 11:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukalaba?
Lukalaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukalaba?
DEM 774 m.
Where is Lukalaba located?
It is at -6.48421, 23.64830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukalaba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.