Location & Surroundings
Samukao is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 930 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 10 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1030 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° 44' 6" S, 22° 53' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 930 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 13:11
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Samukao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samukao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 20.4 | 0.6 | 139 | 94 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 93 | 79 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 48.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 3.0 | 99 | 31 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 755.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 350 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 39 | 230.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 1.1 | 132 | 83 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.1 | 227 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.0 | 2.1 | 59 | 27 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 823.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 3.0 | 8 | 64 | 1,009.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 41 | 191.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 2.2 | 293 | 73 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 248 | 69 | 1,013.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 50.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.3 | 1.1 | 36 | 30 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 783.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 2.9 | 309 | 83 | 1,009.8 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 100 | 234.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 0.4 | 280 | 87 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samukao?
Now 20.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 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 Samukao today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Samukao?
Local time is 13:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Samukao?
Samukao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samukao?
DEM 930 m.
Where is Samukao located?
It is at -9.73507, 22.89796 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samukao in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.