Location & Surroundings
Sakalu is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,093 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 88 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1120 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 140 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
10° 22' 4" S, 23° 27' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1093 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23,053 p/km²
- Built-up 23.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:31
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sakalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
36.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,007.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 36.4 | 1.4 | 84 | 17 | 1,007.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 0.5 | 228 | 28 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 123.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.4 | 148 | 35 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 120 | 35 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 11.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 3.6 | 64 | 18 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 741.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 1.6 | 67 | 27 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 297.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 77 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.6 | 303 | 45 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 7 | 37.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.4 | 2.3 | 19 | 22 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 775.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 1.0 | 305 | 33 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 219.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.4 | 248 | 45 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 331 | 58 | 1,013.4 | 1.28 / 1.28 | 71 | 23.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.5 | 0.3 | 163 | 24 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 19 | 440.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakalu?
Now 36.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 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 Sakalu today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Sakalu?
Local time is 20:31. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sakalu?
Sakalu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakalu?
DEM 1,093 m.
Where is Sakalu located?
It is at -10.36788, 23.45349 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakalu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.