Location & Surroundings
Luputa is a city in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 54,676 inhabitants, at 879 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 980 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 50 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
7° 9' 42" S, 23° 42' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 879 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 54,676
- Pop. Density 18,570 p/km²
- Built-up 30.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:59
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Luputa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luputa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 703 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,007.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 34.4 | 2.8 | 95 | 28 | 1,007.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 15 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 127.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 2.0 | 246 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 274 | 74 | 1,013.5 | 0.71 / 0.81 | 100 | 45.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.7 | 2.4 | 341 | 40 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 81 | 703.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.9 | 192 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 11.32 / 11.35 | 100 | 173.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 239 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 2.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 271 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.9 | 0.9 | 50 | 38 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 707.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.8 | 180 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 1.36 / 1.36 | 94 | 208.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.5 | 301 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.04 / 1.41 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 283 | 85 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 90 | 41.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.0 | 1.0 | 8 | 43 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 76 | 648.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luputa?
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 703 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 Luputa today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Luputa?
Local time is 23:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luputa?
Luputa is a populated place.
How many people live in Luputa?
Population about 54,676.
What is the elevation of Luputa?
DEM 879 m.
Where is Luputa located?
It is at -7.16177, 23.70057 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luputa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.