Location & Surroundings
Lusako is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 869 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kampene, about 105 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, about 165 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
4° 0' 24" S, 27° 32' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 869 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 16:07
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lusako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lusako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,017.3 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 | 20.0 | 1.0 | 4 | 97 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 27 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 212.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 101 | 91 | 1,014.8 | 0.06 / 0.30 | 100 | 33.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 100 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.8 | 139 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 34.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.5 | 279 | 48 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 438.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 91 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 3.28 / 3.28 | 92 | 258.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.0 | 103 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 2.51 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.4 | 0.5 | 46 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 49.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 0.4 | 257 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 204.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 13 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 100 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 0.4 | 13 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 0.7 | 335 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.6 | 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 Lusako?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 212 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 Lusako today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Lusako?
Local time is 16:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lusako?
Lusako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lusako?
DEM 869 m.
Where is Lusako located?
It is at -4.00658, 27.53384 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lusako in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.