Location & Surroundings
Lukusa is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 706 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 49 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 850 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 45 km away.
Overview
Lukusa 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
6° 11' 39" S, 22° 44' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 706 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:25
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Lukusa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukusa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 807 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.67 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 | 21.9 | 1.0 | 264 | 88 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 129 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 176 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 29.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 1.4 | 105 | 36 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 806.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.0 | 268 | 86 | 1,010.1 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 87 | 213.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 308 | 88 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 0.4 | 86 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 51.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.2 | 1.8 | 355 | 39 | 1,006.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 754.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 1.1 | 2 | 81 | 1,008.1 | 1.04 / 1.06 | 100 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 303 | 98 | 1,010.1 | 7.14 / 8.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 302 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 6.55 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 3.8 | 291 | 71 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 380.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.8 | 1.6 | 250 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 7 | 192.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukusa?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 807 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukusa today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Lukusa?
Local time is 07:25. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lukusa?
Lukusa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukusa?
DEM 706 m.
Where is Lukusa located?
It is at -6.19407, 22.74422 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukusa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry