Location & Surroundings
Lupaka is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 658 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 21 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 21 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° 42' 39" S, 22° 26' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 658 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 766 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:34
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lupaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lupaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 827 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (356 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,015.7 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 | 23.8 | 1.5 | 356 | 71 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 0.8 | 322 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 78 | 827.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 34 | 62 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 195.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 123 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.9 | 104 | 72 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 1.0 | 68 | 47 | 1,009.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 98 | 673.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 186 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.53 / 0.66 | 100 | 123.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 186 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 0.35 / 1.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.9 | 0.6 | 137 | 88 | 1,014.0 | 0.88 / 1.89 | 100 | 40.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.0 | 1.9 | 297 | 41 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 42 | 679.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 192 | 83 | 1,010.3 | 0.60 / 0.61 | 20 | 241.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 0.4 | 12 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 6.66 / 7.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.5 | 1.5 | 316 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 6.05 | 100 | 10.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lupaka?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 827 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 Lupaka today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Lupaka?
Local time is 15:34. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lupaka?
Lupaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lupaka?
DEM 658 m.
Where is Lupaka located?
It is at -5.71096, 22.44171 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lupaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.