Location & Surroundings
Lukolo is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 824 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalima, 83 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1490 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 99 km away.
Also known as: Lukola
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
4° 57' 8" S, 28° 44' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 824 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,212 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:22
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lukolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 832 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.4 | 61 | 48 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 76 | 51 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 0.7 | 180 | 42 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 70.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.3 | 2.5 | 50 | 19 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 832.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 1.6 | 77 | 30 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 228.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 56 | 36 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 0.3 | 260 | 46 | 1,014.2 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 52 | 24.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.3 | 2.6 | 45 | 19 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 809.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.8 | 1.3 | 63 | 33 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 195.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 0 | 63 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 0.6 | 259 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 2.28 / 2.28 | 99 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.2 | 2.9 | 260 | 38 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 100 | 522.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.2 | 1.0 | 25 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 139.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukolo?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 832 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 Lukolo today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Lukolo?
Local time is 07:22. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukolo?
Lukolo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukolo?
DEM 824 m.
Where is Lukolo located?
It is at -4.95209, 28.74486 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukolo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.