Location & Surroundings
Lutshiku is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 769 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 73 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 810 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: Lutshiko
Overview
Lutshiku is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the 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
7° 22' 29" S, 21° 57' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 769 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 19:56
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lutshiku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lutshiku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 442 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.48 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 | 33.2 | 1.8 | 299 | 39 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 2.6 | 26 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 4.08 / 4.08 | 100 | 181.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 1.4 | 342 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 2.1 | 329 | 87 | 1,014.1 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 94 | 46.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 2.0 | 294 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.41 / 0.48 | 87 | 442.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 26 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 2.01 / 2.50 | 100 | 301.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.7 | 336 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 278 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.9 | 1.7 | 328 | 37 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 792.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 2.9 | 31 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 3.56 / 3.56 | 100 | 171.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 2.1 | 22 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.8 | 10 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.3 | 2.3 | 314 | 40 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 754.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lutshiku?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 442 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lutshiku today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Lutshiku?
Local time is 19:56. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lutshiku?
Lutshiku is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lutshiku?
DEM 769 m.
Where is Lutshiku located?
It is at -7.37475, 21.95528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lutshiku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry