Location & Surroundings
Lute is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 554 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 810 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
Lute is river in DR Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 50' 55" S, 22° 27' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 554 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:21
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Lute
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lute, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 251 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,010.8 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 | 21.1 | 2.0 | 157 | 97 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 187 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 100 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 3.1 | 283 | 62 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 238.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 258 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 3.64 / 3.64 | 100 | 250.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 1.2 | 220 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 236 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.4 | 2.0 | 302 | 33 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 868.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.7 | 137 | 69 | 1,010.7 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 59 | 171.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 1.4 | 252 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 0.4 | 244 | 73 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 43.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.7 | 1.0 | 56 | 41 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 674.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.6 | 244 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 100 | 287.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 1.0 | 27 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lute?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 251 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 Lute today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Lute?
Local time is 11:21. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lute?
Lute is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lute?
DEM 554 m.
Where is Lute located?
It is at -5.84867, 22.46287 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lute in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry