Location & Surroundings
Lutwaka is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 740 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 97 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 790 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 69 km away.
Overview
Lutwaka 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
6° 40' 57" S, 22° 2' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 740 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 06:37
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Lutwaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lutwaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 6.6 mm. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
6.63 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 | 23.1 | 0.7 | 298 | 76 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 317 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 312 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 93 | 37.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.2 | 1.3 | 324 | 37 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 708.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 1.6 | 208 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 6.63 / 6.63 | 98 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 2.6 | 50 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 5.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 231 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 3.13 / 8.72 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 1.1 | 301 | 46 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 500.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 0.8 | 318 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 100 | 238.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.0 | 235 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 2.0 | 284 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 74 | 41.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.5 | 1.2 | 308 | 41 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 726.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 0.9 | 358 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.59 / 0.61 | 84 | 145.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lutwaka?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 6.6 mm. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lutwaka today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Lutwaka?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lutwaka?
Lutwaka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Lutwaka?
DEM 740 m.
Where is Lutwaka located?
It is at -6.68244, 22.03659 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lutwaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry