Location & Surroundings
Lukolela is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 791 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabinda, 84 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1030 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 82 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° 23' 10" S, 24° 32' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 791 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,633 p/km²
- Built-up 9.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:43
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lukolela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukolela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.8 | 1.8 | 217 | 91 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 2.5 | 298 | 56 | 1,008.1 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 100 | 698.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 2.2 | 303 | 92 | 1,010.7 | 1.28 / 1.71 | 22 | 207.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 247 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.25 / 1.96 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.9 | 251 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 56.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 1.5 | 324 | 48 | 1,008.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 58 | 824.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.0 | 12 | 71 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 198.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 285 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 0.4 | 279 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 92 | 27.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 1.3 | 345 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 1.53 / 1.64 | 95 | 741.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.5 | 59 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 7.44 / 9.08 | 89 | 140.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 38 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 1.8 | 315 | 90 | 1,016.2 | 0.49 / 1.13 | 100 | 34.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukolela?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 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 Lukolela today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Lukolela?
Local time is 18:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukolela?
Lukolela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukolela?
DEM 791 m.
Where is Lukolela located?
It is at -5.38612, 24.53479 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukolela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.