Location & Surroundings
Bashike is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 595 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, 72 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 970 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusambo Airport, 79 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
5° 18' 21" S, 24° 0' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 595 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 07:14
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bashike
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bashike, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.40 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 | 25.8 | 1.1 | 78 | 59 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 86 | 83 | 1,010.7 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 0.6 | 321 | 64 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 46.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 2.3 | 19 | 32 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 732.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 1.4 | 13 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 93 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 349 | 74 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 1.6 | 317 | 66 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 45.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.3 | 2.7 | 13 | 27 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 825.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 0.9 | 247 | 69 | 1,011.0 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 98 | 192.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 331 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.33 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 2.6 | 326 | 77 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 25.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.4 | 2.9 | 354 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 686.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 1.7 | 149 | 79 | 1,011.8 | 1.58 / 1.58 | 64 | 243.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bashike?
Now 25.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bashike today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Bashike?
Local time is 07:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bashike?
Bashike is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bashike?
DEM 595 m.
Where is Bashike located?
It is at -5.30590, 24.00197 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bashike in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.