Location & Surroundings
Lungu is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 849 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, about 145 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 375 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, about 145 km away.
Overview
Lungu 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° 16' 54" S, 18° 5' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 849 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 20:41
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Lungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 31.2 | 0.7 | 115 | 41 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.1 | 190 | 64 | 1,012.4 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 76 | 161.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 216 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 296 | 71 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 8 | 28.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 1.0 | 51 | 37 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 80 | 668.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 204 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 79 | 255.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 2.3 | 284 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.79 / 1.03 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 258 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 22.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.8 | 2.1 | 316 | 40 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 707.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 2.0 | 132 | 78 | 1,010.9 | 5.36 / 5.36 | 100 | 82.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.5 | 251 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 2.4 | 302 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 37 | 25.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.5 | 3.0 | 298 | 44 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 715.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lungu?
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Lungu today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Lungu?
Local time is 20:41. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lungu?
Lungu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lungu?
DEM 849 m.
Where is Lungu located?
It is at -6.28155, 18.09160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry