Location & Surroundings
Lukuna is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 746 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 15 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 995 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 10 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° 52' 37" S, 23° 56' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 746 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 511 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:40
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lukuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 34.4 | 1.0 | 120 | 34 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 162 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 93 | 174.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 196 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 0.4 | 83 | 67 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 21 | 52.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 0.8 | 159 | 37 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 595.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 196 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 71 | 296.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 215 | 74 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 0.6 | 275 | 66 | 1,012.9 | 0.20 / 0.21 | 99 | 14.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.1 | 0.9 | 213 | 33 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 683.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 200 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 4.62 / 4.62 | 100 | 207.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 26 | 86 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 231 | 74 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 59 | 21.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.5 | 1.8 | 17 | 39 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 656.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukuna?
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Lukuna today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Lukuna?
Local time is 21:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukuna?
Lukuna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukuna?
DEM 746 m.
Where is Lukuna located?
It is at -6.87703, 23.93796 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukuna in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.