Location & Surroundings
Lukangashi is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,484 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, about 110 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1535 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, about 105 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 39' 7" S, 27° 40' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 1484 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 21:54
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Weather in Lukangashi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukangashi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 32.1 | 1.9 | 55 | 24 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 97 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 63.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.0 | 7 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.9 | 109 | 45 | 1,014.1 | 0.11 / 0.18 | 100 | 15.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 2.7 | 103 | 25 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 84 | 413.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 356 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 274.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 64 | 53 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 2.0 | 113 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 70.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.7 | 2.4 | 16 | 23 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 739.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 0.4 | 51 | 44 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 122 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 139 | 39 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 35.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.4 | 2.6 | 62 | 17 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 745.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukangashi?
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 413 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukangashi today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Lukangashi?
Local time is 21:54. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukangashi?
Lukangashi is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Lukangashi?
DEM 1,484 m.
Where is Lukangashi located?
It is at -10.65184, 27.67679 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukangashi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.