Location & Surroundings
Luku is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 830 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 97 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 31 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
6° 57' 36" S, 22° 34' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 830 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,582 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:37
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Luku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 71 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 1.5 | 106 | 85 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 176 | 68 | 1,011.4 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 100 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 153 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 351 | 73 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 0.5 | 331 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 13.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 1.3 | 200 | 35 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 518.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 8 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 8 | 284.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.7 | 274 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.48 / 0.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 2.5 | 241 | 75 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 34.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.0 | 2.1 | 116 | 31 | 1,007.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 98 | 802.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 269 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 1.08 / 1.11 | 100 | 132.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 332 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 1.9 | 245 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 1.13 / 1.96 | 29 | 42.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luku?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 23.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 71 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 Luku today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Luku?
Local time is 17:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luku?
Luku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luku?
DEM 830 m.
Where is Luku located?
It is at -6.95997, 22.57312 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.