Location & Surroundings
Luwai is a stream in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 883 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanyama, 78 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1055 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kaniama Airport, 75 km away.
Overview
Luwai is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 12' 15" S, 24° 1' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 883 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 16:43
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Luwai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luwai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.3 | 159 | 70 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.4 | 1.5 | 70 | 39 | 1,008.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 773.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 34 | 72 | 1,012.4 | 1.16 / 1.18 | 100 | 109.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 271 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 0.8 | 220 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 60.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 1.9 | 42 | 27 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 779.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 274 | 75 | 1,010.4 | 1.57 / 1.57 | 69 | 252.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 302 | 74 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.7 | 2.5 | 306 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 4.2 | 298 | 52 | 1,007.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 95 | 691.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 233 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 18.12 / 18.16 | 100 | 195.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 2.7 | 289 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.1 | 2.5 | 205 | 82 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luwai?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 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 Luwai today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Luwai?
Local time is 16:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luwai?
Luwai is a stream.
What is the elevation of Luwai?
DEM 883 m.
Where is Luwai located?
It is at -8.20415, 24.03240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luwai in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry