Location & Surroundings
Lusaka is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baudhuinville, 32 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1595 km to the west. The nearest airport is Moba Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: Lusaka-Saint-Jacques
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' 15" S, 29° 27' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1187 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,127 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:01
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Lusaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lusaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 17.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 161 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
1.37 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 | 17.1 | 1.1 | 262 | 96 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 0.8 | 253 | 98 | 1,017.1 | 4.06 / 4.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 1.0 | 275 | 95 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 1.46 | 95 | 11.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 0.2 | 256 | 95 | 1,017.0 | 4.73 / 6.19 | 100 | 160.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 0.6 | 44 | 98 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 76 | 16.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 0.5 | 201 | 97 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 0.1 | 250 | 83 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 63.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 287 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 3.20 / 3.20 | 78 | 754.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.4 | 0.3 | 245 | 92 | 1,016.5 | 2.15 / 5.35 | 51 | 223.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 0.6 | 185 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 144 | 79 | 1,018.1 | 0.38 / 0.45 | 97 | 83.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 296 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 9.21 / 9.66 | 99 | 854.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.2 | 0.7 | 61 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 6.65 | 49 | 98.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lusaka?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 17.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 161 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lusaka today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Lusaka?
Local time is 04:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lusaka?
Lusaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lusaka?
DEM 1,187 m.
Where is Lusaka located?
It is at -7.15405, 29.45164 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lusaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.