Location & Surroundings
Lukuka is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 444 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasangulu, 49 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is 65 km to the north. The nearest airport is N'djili Airport, 57 km away.
Overview
Lukuka is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 53' 34" S, 15° 28' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 444 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:53
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Lukuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 202 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 | 0.4 | 12 | 95 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 2.3 | 346 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 99 | 201.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 274 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 0.9 | 196 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.2 | 238 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 22.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.7 | 2.5 | 334 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 443.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 234 | 86 | 1,010.5 | 0.70 / 0.71 | 8 | 193.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 201 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 0.6 | 254 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.1 | 1.7 | 359 | 36 | 1,008.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 94 | 787.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.5 | 273 | 82 | 1,010.4 | 1.51 / 1.55 | 99 | 192.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 145 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 6.53 / 8.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.5 | 1.2 | 229 | 94 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 2.07 | 100 | 6.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukuka?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 202 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 Lukuka today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Lukuka?
Local time is 12:53. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukuka?
Lukuka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukuka?
DEM 444 m.
Where is Lukuka located?
It is at -4.89287, 15.47732 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukuka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry