Location & Surroundings
Lukunza is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 589 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 36 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 830 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Lukunza is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- 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° 42' 59" S, 22° 40' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 589 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 02:12
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Lukunza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukunza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
33.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 33.5 | 1.6 | 64 | 35 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 116 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 12 | 335.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 187 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 1.01 / 1.02 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 0.4 | 259 | 95 | 1,015.2 | 3.48 / 4.49 | 96 | 16.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 1.9 | 226 | 38 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 585.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 192 | 81 | 1,010.3 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 8 | 251.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 252 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 2.30 / 2.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 15 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 2.55 / 5.36 | 85 | 12.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 2.0 | 354 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 73 | 665.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 358 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 259.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 295 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 276 | 83 | 1,014.3 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 78 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.5 | 1.1 | 304 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 717.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukunza?
Now 33.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 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 Lukunza today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Lukunza?
Local time is 02:12. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukunza?
Lukunza is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukunza?
DEM 589 m.
Where is Lukunza located?
It is at -5.71640, 22.68245 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukunza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry