Location & Surroundings
Luena is a settlement in Zaire, Angola, at 547 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza Kongo, 51 km to the north. The national capital Luanda is about 255 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mbanza Congo Airport, 51 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
6° 43' 0" S, 14° 8' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 547 m
- Timezone Africa/Luanda
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwanza (AOA)
- Phone Prefix +244
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:40
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Luena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 343 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.5 | 1.1 | 233 | 95 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 236 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 2.00 / 2.00 | 95 | 272.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 263 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 343.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 98 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.3 | 321 | 85 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 2.1 | 263 | 53 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 755.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 242 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 35 | 275.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 212 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 4.15 / 4.70 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 1.1 | 147 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.98 / 5.68 | 99 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 1.5 | 301 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 66 | 322.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 230 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 1.11 / 1.57 | 54 | 245.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 238 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 2.0 | 161 | 93 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luena?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 343 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 Luena today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Luena?
Local time is 15:40. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Luena?
Luena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luena?
DEM 547 m.
Where is Luena located?
It is at -6.71667, 14.13333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luena in?
It is in Angola.