Location & Surroundings
Lukula is a river in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 326 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 63 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 290 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Lukala
Overview
Lukula is tributary of the Inzia in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- 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° 12' 52" S, 17° 56' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 326 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 11:33
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Lukula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
1.26 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 | 22.3 | 0.7 | 268 | 92 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 164 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 6.27 / 6.27 | 83 | 35.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.6 | 0.9 | 89 | 44 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 800.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 0.7 | 321 | 69 | 1,007.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 11 | 345.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.3 | 245 | 96 | 1,009.1 | 1.25 / 1.26 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 161 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 1.67 / 2.93 | 98 | 19.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 2.2 | 250 | 49 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 70 | 628.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 272 | 80 | 1,008.2 | 0.22 / 0.26 | 100 | 294.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 1.5 | 273 | 93 | 1,009.9 | 0.30 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 256 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 12.28 / 12.83 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.7 | 218 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.61 | 99 | 151.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 36 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 87 | 65.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 1.6 | 209 | 96 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukula?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukula today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Lukula?
Local time is 11:33. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukula?
Lukula is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukula?
DEM 326 m.
Where is Lukula located?
It is at -4.21458, 17.94195 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry