Location & Surroundings
Luse is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 698 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 465 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 19 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° 2' 27" S, 19° 26' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 698 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 299 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:30
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Luse
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luse, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 W/m2.
Temperature
29.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,009.6 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 | 29.6 | 0.9 | 303 | 56 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 0.2 | 233 | 76 | 1,009.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 63 | 226.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 170 | 92 | 1,010.8 | 2.28 / 2.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 286 | 86 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 30.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 2.1 | 298 | 61 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 347.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 269 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 23 | 311.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 214 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 1.13 / 2.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 315 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.82 | 98 | 17.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.8 | 2.6 | 325 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 389.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 326 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 0.37 / 0.38 | 90 | 226.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 2.0 | 254 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 3.1 | 302 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 57 | 20.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.7 | 2.5 | 281 | 49 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 666.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luse?
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 29.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 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 Luse today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Luse?
Local time is 20:30. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Luse?
Luse is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luse?
DEM 698 m.
Where is Luse located?
It is at -5.04097, 19.43499 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luse in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.