Location & Surroundings
Lukengu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 691 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 33 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 780 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 38 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° 59' 21" S, 22° 8' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 691 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,366 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:59
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lukengu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukengu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.62 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 | 21.2 | 0.3 | 103 | 86 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 0.2 | 1 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 46.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.0 | 2.1 | 63 | 31 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 807.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 167 | 65 | 1,010.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 48 | 262.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 0.9 | 233 | 85 | 1,011.3 | 0.52 / 0.62 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 0.4 | 339 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 36 | 43.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 2.1 | 352 | 38 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 607.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 113 | 87 | 1,010.8 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 100 | 243.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.1 | 0.6 | 356 | 91 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 312 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 55 | 27.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 2.3 | 338 | 40 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 700.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 0.7 | 208 | 78 | 1,009.6 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 100 | 293.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.5 | 0.6 | 205 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 3.85 / 5.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukengu?
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukengu today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Lukengu?
Local time is 10:59. 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 691 m.
Where is Lukengu located?
It is at -5.98929, 22.13579 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukengu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.