Location & Surroundings
Lukwe is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 389 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 73 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 305 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 75 km away.
Also known as: Lukwey
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
4° 8' 32" S, 18° 3' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 389 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 153 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:53
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Lukwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.5 | 2.0 | 159 | 91 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 1.4 | 82 | 62 | 1,011.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 87 | 340.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 53 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 0.09 / 0.16 | 100 | 232.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 171 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 0.4 | 294 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 1.1 | 293 | 43 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 502.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 1.3 | 275 | 64 | 1,007.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 369.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 189 | 90 | 1,010.0 | 1.12 / 1.13 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.2 | 0.8 | 15 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 5.08 / 6.21 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 2.0 | 283 | 45 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 61 | 607.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 309 | 84 | 1,008.4 | 0.63 / 1.08 | 15 | 343.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 235 | 95 | 1,010.4 | 0.65 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.2 | 1.1 | 296 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 96 | 12.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukwe?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 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 Lukwe today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Lukwe?
Local time is 17:53. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukwe?
Lukwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukwe?
DEM 389 m.
Where is Lukwe located?
It is at -4.14231, 18.06207 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.