Location & Surroundings
Lukole is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 563 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 495 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 22 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° 9' 38" S, 19° 42' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 563 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,288 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:36
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lukole
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukole, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,018.2 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 | 21.5 | 0.4 | 224 | 94 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 2.2 | 280 | 70 | 1,013.7 | 3.72 / 3.72 | 79 | 683.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 224 | 86 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 35 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 217 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 0.6 | 181 | 76 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 40.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 1.5 | 275 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 75 | 754.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.3 | 286 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.08 / 0.28 | 58 | 147.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.0 | 214 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 3.59 / 3.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 0.9 | 226 | 93 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.57 | 100 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 3.0 | 266 | 64 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 1.84 | 96 | 607.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 230 | 92 | 1,009.1 | 4.08 / 5.92 | 97 | 203.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 241 | 95 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.9 | 0.7 | 60 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.83 / 1.56 | 95 | 40.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukole?
Now 21.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 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 Lukole today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Lukole?
Local time is 16:36. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukole?
Lukole is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukole?
DEM 563 m.
Where is Lukole located?
It is at -5.16052, 19.71093 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukole in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.