Location & Surroundings
Lukanda is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 602 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 44 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 735 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 45 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° 4' 32" S, 21° 53' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 602 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,854 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:43
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Lukanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 477 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
20 %
Precip
0.54 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 | 1.2 | 112 | 86 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 0.1 | 166 | 93 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.3 | 97 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 55 | 40.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 0.9 | 204 | 43 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 476.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.9 | 38 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 91 | 326.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 271 | 95 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 0.2 | 291 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 78 | 33.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.9 | 0.5 | 355 | 31 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 780.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.8 | 0.8 | 11 | 93 | 1,007.6 | 3.25 / 3.25 | 100 | 127.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 269 | 99 | 1,009.7 | 1.02 / 4.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 223 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 11.26 / 15.53 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 2.9 | 264 | 95 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 12.12 | 100 | 84.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.6 | 0.9 | 294 | 98 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 83 | 101.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukanda?
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 477 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukanda today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Lukanda?
Local time is 03:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukanda?
Lukanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukanda?
DEM 602 m.
Where is Lukanda located?
It is at -5.07559, 21.88486 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.