Location & Surroundings
Lwando is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 874 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 110 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 875 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 36 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
7° 27' 25" S, 22° 34' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 874 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 608 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:33
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Lwando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lwando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 161 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 28.3 | 2.8 | 59 | 49 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 173 | 69 | 1,013.4 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 100 | 161.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 0.6 | 79 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.46 / 0.92 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.3 | 94 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 3.89 / 4.81 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.4 | 250 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 131.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 275 | 74 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 27 | 78 | 1,012.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 340 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.48 / 0.54 | 84 | 24.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.2 | 1.4 | 217 | 41 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 61 | 571.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 52 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.07 / 0.37 | 68 | 230.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 251 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 2.85 / 3.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 231 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 73 | 35.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.6 | 1.7 | 39 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 87 | 707.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lwando?
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 161 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 Lwando today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Lwando?
Local time is 21:33. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lwando?
Lwando is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lwando?
DEM 874 m.
Where is Lwando located?
It is at -7.45695, 22.57794 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lwando in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.