Location & Surroundings
Lukwaka is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 715 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 34 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 40 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° 13' 1" S, 14° 33' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 715 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 136 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:36
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lukwaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukwaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
1.57 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 | 1.0 | 262 | 89 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 205 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 247 | 96 | 1,015.7 | 5.66 / 5.71 | 89 | 11.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 2.2 | 235 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 60 | 543.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.4 | 265 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 1.30 / 1.57 | 73 | 264.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 225 | 92 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 2.5 | 230 | 93 | 1,016.4 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 69 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 3.3 | 217 | 60 | 1,012.8 | 0.08 / 0.18 | 63 | 657.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 1.6 | 237 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 0.21 / 0.39 | 96 | 267.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 290 | 98 | 1,015.6 | 7.51 / 7.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 221 | 92 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 3.42 | 88 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 2.8 | 217 | 60 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 76 | 721.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.5 | 218 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.73 / 0.80 | 93 | 208.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukwaka?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukwaka today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Lukwaka?
Local time is 04:36. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukwaka?
Lukwaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukwaka?
DEM 715 m.
Where is Lukwaka located?
It is at -5.21692, 14.55632 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukwaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.