Location & Surroundings
Luwe is a stream in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 568 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 58 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1285 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 88 km away.
Overview
Luwe is stream 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° 43' 20" S, 26° 3' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 568 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:32
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Luwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 W/m2.
Temperature
33.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,006.8 hPa
Clouds
33 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 33.8 | 0.5 | 190 | 39 | 1,006.8 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 191 | 84 | 1,010.5 | 2.00 / 2.00 | 100 | 279.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 220 | 96 | 1,011.2 | 3.22 / 5.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 194 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 91 | 17.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 3.1 | 163 | 41 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 728.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 293 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 1.61 / 1.63 | 93 | 195.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 217 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 188 | 82 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 1.51 | 100 | 53.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.9 | 1.2 | 62 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 618.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 2.1 | 18 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 80 | 293.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 204 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.43 / 1.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 0.2 | 171 | 77 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 82 | 62.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.8 | 1.6 | 347 | 35 | 1,008.4 | 0.16 / 0.22 | 79 | 855.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luwe?
Now 33.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 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 Luwe today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Luwe?
Local time is 22:32. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luwe?
Luwe is a stream.
What is the elevation of Luwe?
DEM 568 m.
Where is Luwe located?
It is at -8.72235, 26.05215 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry