Location & Surroundings
Kashikula is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 597 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 4 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: Katshikula
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° 53' 46" S, 22° 22' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 597 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 40,100 p/km²
- Built-up 32.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:37
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kashikula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kashikula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 775 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
1.57 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 | 24.1 | 1.2 | 184 | 76 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 250 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 24 | 73 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.5 | 1.5 | 14 | 38 | 1,008.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 774.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.3 | 330 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 1.54 / 1.57 | 76 | 89.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.7 | 343 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 327 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 88 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 1.2 | 341 | 40 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 96 | 750.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.3 | 1.1 | 303 | 66 | 1,009.9 | 0.14 / 0.20 | 66 | 112.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 235 | 88 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 1.1 | 297 | 70 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.1 | 1.9 | 38 | 39 | 1,008.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 762.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 1.5 | 270 | 83 | 1,010.9 | 0.85 / 0.92 | 96 | 217.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kashikula?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 775 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kashikula today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Kashikula?
Local time is 04:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kashikula?
Kashikula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kashikula?
DEM 597 m.
Where is Kashikula located?
It is at -5.89610, 22.38077 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kashikula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.