Location & Surroundings
Lukengu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 614 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 53 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 630 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 56 km away.
Also known as: Lukengo · Lutengu
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° 56' 21" S, 20° 44' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 614 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,209 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:06
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lukengu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukengu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Temperature
36.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,006.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 36.6 | 0.8 | 3 | 30 | 1,006.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.4 | 110 | 87 | 1,008.7 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 5 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 180 | 99 | 1,010.7 | 1.32 / 1.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.3 | 253 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 46 | 48.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.4 | 1.6 | 262 | 35 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 824.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 0.6 | 351 | 79 | 1,007.5 | 0.44 / 0.46 | 100 | 81.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 0.1 | 130 | 100 | 1,010.0 | 20.24 / 20.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 284 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 29.35 / 50.05 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.4 | 1.2 | 263 | 66 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 6.04 | 78 | 189.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 276 | 90 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 254.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 218 | 98 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 243 | 79 | 1,014.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 43.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.5 | 2.0 | 285 | 42 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 742.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukengu?
Now 36.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 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 Lukengu today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Lukengu?
Local time is 02:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukengu?
Lukengu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukengu?
DEM 614 m.
Where is Lukengu located?
It is at -5.93915, 20.74918 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukengu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.