Location & Surroundings
Lukaya is a stream in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,009 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamina, 69 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 53 km away.
Overview
Lukaya 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
8° 10' 3" S, 25° 14' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1009 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:11
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Weather in Lukaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 733 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
36 %
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 | 25.1 | 1.3 | 67 | 59 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.2 | 1.7 | 109 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 733.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 2.3 | 208 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 96 | 263.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 1.6 | 295 | 92 | 1,010.1 | 0.50 / 1.52 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.8 | 182 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 62.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 3.1 | 55 | 32 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 834.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.5 | 2 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 100 | 299.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 309 | 96 | 1,009.1 | 1.20 / 2.09 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 1.7 | 344 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 4.5 | 330 | 69 | 1,007.0 | 2.80 / 2.80 | 30 | 635.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 2.0 | 265 | 96 | 1,011.1 | 0.21 / 3.01 | 96 | 184.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 236 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 0.20 / 3.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.7 | 2.8 | 293 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 98 | 19.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukaya?
Now 25.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 733 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 Lukaya today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Lukaya?
Local time is 18:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukaya?
Lukaya is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukaya?
DEM 1,009 m.
Where is Lukaya located?
It is at -8.16762, 25.24296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukaya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry