Location & Surroundings
Lashimba is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 703 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 77 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 725 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 76 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° 36' 14" S, 21° 28' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 703 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,742 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:58
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lashimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lashimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.0 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 | 29.5 | 1.3 | 288 | 48 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 309 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 197.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 291 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 233 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 2.01 / 2.33 | 63 | 24.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.5 | 0.7 | 228 | 45 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 554.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 132 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 2.53 / 2.53 | 95 | 280.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 11 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.54 / 3.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.9 | 281 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 74 | 23.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.7 | 1.5 | 299 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.14 | 100 | 510.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.5 | 359 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 2.58 / 3.72 | 97 | 203.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 154 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 5.46 / 9.18 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 184 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 99 | 16.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.4 | 0.7 | 162 | 34 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 774.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lashimba?
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 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 Lashimba today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Lashimba?
Local time is 21:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lashimba?
Lashimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lashimba?
DEM 703 m.
Where is Lashimba located?
It is at -6.60377, 21.46791 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lashimba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.