Location & Surroundings
Lukandu is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boma, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 300 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Boma Airport, 5 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° 48' 53" S, 13° 2' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 114 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 544 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:22
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Nearby
Weather in Lukandu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukandu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
1.04 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 | 24.1 | 1.2 | 234 | 82 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 2.3 | 293 | 41 | 1,010.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 578.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 3.7 | 249 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 34 | 243.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 264 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.16 / 0.21 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.5 | 205 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.83 / 1.04 | 96 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 2.1 | 240 | 47 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 432.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 3.6 | 263 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 207.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 247 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 0.4 | 199 | 78 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.4 | 3.1 | 186 | 38 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 708.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 4.1 | 258 | 60 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 430.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 258 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 1.2 | 233 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 30 | 12.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukandu?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukandu today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Lukandu?
Local time is 13:22. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukandu?
Lukandu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukandu?
DEM 114 m.
Where is Lukandu located?
It is at -5.81466, 13.03555 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukandu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.