Location & Surroundings
Kashama is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 800 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 82 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 780 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 84 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° 31' 8" S, 22° 1' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 800 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,337 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:50
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kashama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kashama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.3 | 2.9 | 141 | 51 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 4 | 92 | 1,011.0 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 98 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 0.1 | 149 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 108 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 36.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.2 | 2.4 | 30 | 34 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 786.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.8 | 236 | 91 | 1,009.9 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 58 | 192.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 0.8 | 26 | 96 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 246 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 50.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.9 | 1.3 | 333 | 35 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 729.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 2.2 | 246 | 95 | 1,008.7 | 3.37 / 3.37 | 100 | 154.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 309 | 99 | 1,010.8 | 1.51 / 4.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.6 | 300 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 2.09 / 6.98 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 1.3 | 271 | 77 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 189.1 | 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 Kashama?
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 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 Kashama today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kashama?
Local time is 20:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kashama?
Kashama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kashama?
DEM 800 m.
Where is Kashama located?
It is at -6.51901, 22.02761 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kashama in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.