Location & Surroundings
Kanshimba is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 719 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 52 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 47 km away.
Overview
Kanshimba is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 9' 53" S, 22° 48' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 719 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 23:07
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kanshimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanshimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 31.2 | 2.6 | 124 | 45 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 280 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 81 | 186.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 158 | 94 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 0.4 | 189 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 0.9 | 35 | 39 | 1,007.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 77 | 756.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 140 | 80 | 1,009.4 | 0.33 / 0.36 | 70 | 198.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 307 | 92 | 1,009.9 | 0.14 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 213 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 35.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.8 | 1.5 | 311 | 36 | 1,006.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 80 | 791.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 313 | 95 | 1,009.1 | 3.84 / 3.85 | 100 | 174.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 324 | 98 | 1,010.5 | 4.14 / 7.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 3.2 | 296 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 2.69 | 100 | 12.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 2.6 | 255 | 82 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 284.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanshimba?
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 756 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 Kanshimba today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kanshimba?
Local time is 23:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanshimba?
Kanshimba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kanshimba?
DEM 719 m.
Where is Kanshimba located?
It is at -6.16461, 22.80161 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanshimba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry