Location & Surroundings
Lukanda is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 601 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, about 105 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1005 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshumbe Airport, 72 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
4° 45' 0" S, 24° 21' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 601 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 15:02
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Lukanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 580 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.39 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 | 22.1 | 1.8 | 220 | 87 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 0.8 | 326 | 51 | 1,010.2 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 580.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 0.3 | 79 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 5 | 118.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 290 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.1 | 331 | 89 | 1,014.0 | 2.29 / 2.39 | 99 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.0 | 1.3 | 140 | 44 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 90 | 593.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 0.7 | 8 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.35 / 0.50 | 0 | 294.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 340 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 2.7 | 3 | 79 | 1,014.9 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 100 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.0 | 2.2 | 37 | 46 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 99 | 713.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 2.0 | 336 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 1.67 / 1.81 | 89 | 154.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 312 | 91 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.0 | 1.6 | 283 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 49.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukanda?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 580 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukanda today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Lukanda?
Local time is 15:02. 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 601 m.
Where is Lukanda located?
It is at -4.75000, 24.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.