Location & Surroundings
Lukao is a stream in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,039 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luau, 30 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1065 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, 29 km away.
Overview
Lukao is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 58' 38" S, 22° 16' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1039 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 02:59
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Lukao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 26.9 | 1.1 | 69 | 37 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 354 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 352 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 1.2 | 317 | 22 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 673.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.8 | 1.7 | 301 | 30 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 119.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 3.2 | 10 | 53 | 1,009.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 319 | 61 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.1 | 2.1 | 335 | 27 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 741.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 4.2 | 351 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 1.60 / 1.60 | 100 | 182.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.6 | 321 | 79 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.7 | 301 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 2.3 | 0 | 28 | 1,007.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 85 | 735.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.2 | 193 | 69 | 1,012.3 | 1.16 / 1.22 | 90 | 51.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukao?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 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 Lukao today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Lukao?
Local time is 02:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukao?
Lukao is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukao?
DEM 1,039 m.
Where is Lukao located?
It is at -10.97727, 22.26781 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukao in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry