Location & Surroundings
Lushiku is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 556 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Demba, 20 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 760 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 64 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° 27' 48" S, 22° 5' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 556 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,195 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:03
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lushiku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lushiku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.24 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 | 21.7 | 0.8 | 96 | 84 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 0.2 | 316 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 1.90 / 1.90 | 100 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.2 | 0.3 | 40 | 35 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 694.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 84 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 2.23 / 2.25 | 100 | 133.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 0.8 | 137 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 2.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 182 | 91 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.40 | 100 | 37.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 1.6 | 38 | 49 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 523.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 2.2 | 294 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 1.32 / 1.32 | 83 | 261.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 0.9 | 294 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 1.14 / 2.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 257 | 97 | 1,016.6 | 0.93 / 3.39 | 100 | 27.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 1.3 | 291 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 2.71 | 100 | 405.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 0.5 | 354 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 5.82 / 8.53 | 100 | 228.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.0 | 0.5 | 251 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lushiku?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lushiku today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Lushiku?
Local time is 13:03. 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 556 m.
Where is Lushiku located?
It is at -5.46326, 22.08925 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lushiku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.