Location & Surroundings
Lukunga Nsele is a triangulation station in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 492 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masina, 56 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is 65 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is N'djili Airport, 53 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 50' 11" S, 15° 36' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 492 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 61 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:25
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Lukunga Nsele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukunga Nsele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 495 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.47 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 | 22.8 | 1.5 | 282 | 93 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.9 | 1.3 | 11 | 56 | 1,009.3 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 77 | 495.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.2 | 292 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 10.19 / 10.81 | 100 | 227.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 170 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 4.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.3 | 313 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 1.3 | 323 | 50 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 535.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 0.4 | 220 | 73 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 245.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 217 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 0.8 | 256 | 94 | 1,015.2 | 2.96 / 3.25 | 100 | 22.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 2.1 | 184 | 61 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 1.90 | 93 | 525.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 190 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 82 | 277.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.3 | 308 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.02 / 0.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.5 | 234 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 1.14 / 2.00 | 69 | 26.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukunga Nsele?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 495 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukunga Nsele today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Lukunga Nsele?
Local time is 18:25. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukunga Nsele?
Lukunga Nsele is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Lukunga Nsele?
DEM 492 m.
Where is Lukunga Nsele located?
It is at -4.83640, 15.60875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukunga Nsele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.