Location & Surroundings
Lukate is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 733 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 57 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 970 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 57 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° 45' 38" S, 23° 56' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 733 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:59
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lukate
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukate, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 821 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 23.8 | 0.6 | 202 | 82 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.8 | 1.0 | 216 | 33 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 821.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 141 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 6.31 / 6.31 | 84 | 68.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 170 | 91 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 0.8 | 70 | 68 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 59.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.3 | 1.4 | 27 | 28 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 876.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 128 | 81 | 1,010.3 | 1.74 / 1.74 | 61 | 150.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 338 | 85 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.1 | 0.7 | 310 | 69 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 60.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 0.8 | 272 | 35 | 1,004.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 788.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 114 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 7.32 / 7.46 | 87 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 313 | 98 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 2.0 | 263 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukate?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 821 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 Lukate today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Lukate?
Local time is 18:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukate?
Lukate is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukate?
DEM 733 m.
Where is Lukate located?
It is at -5.76059, 23.93893 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukate in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.