Location & Surroundings
Luwika is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 916 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 11 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1025 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 130 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 43' 8" S, 22° 52' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 916 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:35
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Luwika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luwika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 W/m2.
Temperature
33.5 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,007.6 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 33.5 | 2.9 | 109 | 31 | 1,007.6 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 83 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 51 | 268.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 0.6 | 274 | 76 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 190 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 55.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 1.7 | 71 | 24 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 803.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 3.9 | 12 | 59 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 163.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 325 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 340 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 51 | 30.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.6 | 1.8 | 39 | 28 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 814.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 153 | 57 | 1,009.1 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 41 | 218.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 2.3 | 312 | 75 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 73 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 86 | 58.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.5 | 0.3 | 19 | 25 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 886.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luwika?
Now 33.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 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 Luwika today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Luwika?
Local time is 21:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luwika?
Luwika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luwika?
DEM 916 m.
Where is Luwika located?
It is at -9.71886, 22.87663 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luwika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.