Location & Surroundings
Mashuka is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 703 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 32 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 33 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° 10' 32" S, 22° 21' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 703 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:24
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mashuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mashuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 30.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 20.9 | 0.7 | 31 | 92 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 1.5 | 15 | 48 | 1,012.5 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 43 | 621.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 13 | 94 | 1,015.3 | 2.13 / 2.46 | 91 | 186.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 0.3 | 119 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.0 | 13 | 91 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 2.3 | 246 | 62 | 1,011.9 | 1.32 / 1.32 | 90 | 720.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 0.8 | 221 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 6.38 / 7.71 | 97 | 169.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.1 | 194 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 0.7 | 180 | 93 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 159 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 93 | 236.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 219 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.08 / 0.26 | 66 | 129.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 200 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.14 / 0.40 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 0.6 | 289 | 87 | 1,015.2 | 0.24 / 0.64 | 97 | 39.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mashuka?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 30.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Mashuka today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Mashuka?
Local time is 17:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mashuka?
Mashuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mashuka?
DEM 703 m.
Where is Mashuka located?
It is at -6.17561, 22.35085 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mashuka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.