Location & Surroundings
Lukolela is a town in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 15,000 inhabitants, at 316 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Loukolela, 8 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 420 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Oyo Ollombo Airport, about 140 km away.
Overview
Lukolela is DE Siedlung in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo.
It is located in Équateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 316 metre.
Also known as: FR Lukolela (Equateur)
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Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Équateur
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 3' 38" S, 17° 10' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 316 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 15,000
- Pop. Density 12,086 p/km²
- Built-up 28.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:16
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
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 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (248 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.25 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 | 1.2 | 248 | 98 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 294 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 98 | 20.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 1.3 | 217 | 56 | 1,008.0 | 0.26 / 0.41 | 98 | 713.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 302 | 85 | 1,009.5 | 0.41 / 0.82 | 100 | 199.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.9 | 260 | 94 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 264 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 1.71 / 1.96 | 100 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 169 | 95 | 1,010.8 | 8.79 / 10.75 | 100 | 465.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 2.1 | 300 | 99 | 1,011.2 | 1.93 / 12.69 | 100 | 21.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.5 | 293 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 294 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.13 / 0.25 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 262 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.20 / 0.44 | 99 | 215.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 281 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 1.60 / 2.04 | 100 | 180.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.1 | 246 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukolela?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 713 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukolela today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Lukolela?
Local time is 08:16. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukolela?
Lukolela is a populated place.
How many people live in Lukolela?
Population about 15,000.
What is the elevation of Lukolela?
DEM 316 m.
Where is Lukolela located?
It is at -1.06046, 17.18210 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukolela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Lukolela