Location & Surroundings
Lukwila is a river in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 494 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, about 140 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 515 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, about 135 km away.
Overview
Lukwila is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- 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° 14' 30" S, 19° 33' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 494 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:39
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Nearby
Weather in Lukwila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukwila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
3.3 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 26.9 | 3.3 | 339 | 62 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 285 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 245.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 0.8 | 241 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 268 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 11.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 1.9 | 0 | 40 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 557.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 309 | 77 | 1,011.3 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 79 | 364.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 238 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 179 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 1.33 / 1.35 | 93 | 34.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.3 | 2.5 | 359 | 38 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 13 | 825.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 342 | 66 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.14 | 98 | 321.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.3 | 262 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.02 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 0.2 | 48 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 1.81 / 1.98 | 94 | 9.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.6 | 1.1 | 84 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 6.01 / 7.99 | 99 | 623.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukwila?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 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 Lukwila today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Lukwila?
Local time is 22:39. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lukwila?
Lukwila is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lukwila?
DEM 494 m.
Where is Lukwila located?
It is at -6.24158, 19.55141 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukwila in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry