Location & Surroundings
Musakatshi is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1010 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 13 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° 50' 27" S, 24° 4' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 718 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,199 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:52
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Musakatshi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Musakatshi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 25.6 | 1.1 | 35 | 64 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.9 | 0.3 | 98 | 27 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 870.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.6 | 208 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 64 | 186.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 110 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 0.8 | 329 | 60 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 1.1 | 214 | 34 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 399.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 2.6 | 208 | 67 | 1,010.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 12 | 330.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 30 | 75 | 1,009.6 | 0.10 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 1.3 | 308 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 50.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.7 | 2.5 | 338 | 38 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 587.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 2.6 | 38 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 7.38 / 7.38 | 100 | 259.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 231 | 87 | 1,010.5 | 3.57 / 10.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 2.1 | 66 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 10.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Musakatshi?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 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 Musakatshi today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Musakatshi?
Local time is 17:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Musakatshi?
Musakatshi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Musakatshi?
DEM 718 m.
Where is Musakatshi located?
It is at -6.84085, 24.07493 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Musakatshi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.