Location & Surroundings
Lukula is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 375 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, about 145 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 165 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, about 145 km away.
Overview
Lukula is watercourse 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
5° 11' 52" S, 16° 30' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 375 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:10
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Lukula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 50 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.3 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 | 20.6 | 0.3 | 233 | 94 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 60 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 9.64 / 9.64 | 100 | 50.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 208 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 100 | 42.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 194 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.8 | 172 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 1.6 | 301 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 3.08 / 3.08 | 88 | 697.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 246 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 8 | 115.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 0.4 | 143 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 0.4 | 229 | 90 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.7 | 1.5 | 295 | 46 | 1,010.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 94 | 783.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 255 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 1.47 / 1.54 | 21 | 177.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 1.0 | 238 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 0.4 | 222 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 26.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukula?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 50 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 Lukula today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Lukula?
Local time is 18:10. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukula?
Lukula is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukula?
DEM 375 m.
Where is Lukula located?
It is at -5.19783, 16.50743 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry