Location & Surroundings
Lukula is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 766 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 93 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 440 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 94 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° 51' 24" S, 18° 59' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 766 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 509 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:30
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Lukula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 821 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
2.72 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 | 17.8 | 1.7 | 198 | 97 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 1.4 | 170 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 27.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 1.6 | 321 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 820.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 8 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 41 | 292.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.3 | 232 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 2.37 / 2.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 227 | 85 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 2.6 | 6 | 46 | 1,010.5 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 56 | 812.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 318 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 41 | 230.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 1.5 | 267 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.10 / 0.16 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 191 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 2.88 / 3.04 | 100 | 21.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 306 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 1.28 / 4.32 | 98 | 237.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 279 | 91 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 2.31 | 91 | 193.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.8 | 1.4 | 224 | 97 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukula?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 821 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukula today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Lukula?
Local time is 11:30. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukula?
Lukula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukula?
DEM 766 m.
Where is Lukula located?
It is at -5.85666, 18.99626 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.