Location & Surroundings
Lushiku is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 593 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 32 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 725 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 33 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° 48' 15" S, 21° 50' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 593 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,780 p/km²
- Built-up 16.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:39
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lushiku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lushiku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 6.9 mm. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
6.88 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 | 21.6 | 0.8 | 346 | 95 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 299 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 97 | 31.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.3 | 1.3 | 324 | 41 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 706.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 313 | 93 | 1,010.0 | 7.57 / 7.70 | 98 | 126.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.1 | 36 | 99 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 6.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 310 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 1.28 / 8.15 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 291 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 236.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 312 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 112.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 0.5 | 226 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 267 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 30.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 1.2 | 286 | 71 | 1,010.6 | 0.11 / 0.47 | 100 | 559.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 353 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.96 / 1.44 | 99 | 117.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 0.7 | 293 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lushiku?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 6.9 mm. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lushiku today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Lushiku?
Local time is 09:39. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lushiku?
Lushiku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lushiku?
DEM 593 m.
Where is Lushiku located?
It is at -4.80408, 21.84342 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lushiku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.