Location & Surroundings
Lukonga is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 692 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 25 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 20 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° 48' 46" S, 22° 37' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 692 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,817 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:35
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lukonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,015.6 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 | 22.5 | 1.6 | 291 | 84 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.3 | 0.3 | 244 | 31 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 751.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 0.8 | 9 | 60 | 1,011.0 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 47 | 215.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 91 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.7 | 312 | 64 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 40.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.7 | 1.6 | 16 | 23 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 836.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 2.0 | 0 | 59 | 1,009.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 79 | 55.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 341 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 0.96 / 1.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 2.1 | 326 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.3 | 2.8 | 360 | 29 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 803.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 0.9 | 115 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 2.30 / 2.30 | 35 | 95.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 280 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 1.77 / 4.08 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.5 | 1.9 | 316 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 98 | 8.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukonga?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 751 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 Lukonga today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Lukonga?
Local time is 18:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukonga?
Lukonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukonga?
DEM 692 m.
Where is Lukonga located?
It is at -5.81271, 22.62382 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.