Location & Surroundings
Mushiku is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 673 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 79 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 710 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 88 km away.
Also known as: Mushiko
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° 3' 35" S, 21° 29' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 673 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,130 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:22
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Mushiku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mushiku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 22.7 | 0.8 | 318 | 90 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 2.9 | 331 | 56 | 1,009.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 574.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.7 | 322 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 274 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 2.50 / 2.50 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 0.8 | 295 | 89 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 1.2 | 313 | 54 | 1,010.6 | 3.24 / 3.24 | 97 | 757.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 149 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 2.02 | 100 | 237.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 242 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 5.62 / 7.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 1.2 | 289 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 2.68 | 100 | 31.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.0 | 1.4 | 18 | 48 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 549.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 157 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 96 | 176.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 92 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 0.08 / 0.19 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.1 | 0.5 | 204 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 25.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mushiku?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Mushiku today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Mushiku?
Local time is 14:22. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mushiku?
Mushiku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mushiku?
DEM 673 m.
Where is Mushiku located?
It is at -6.05973, 21.49198 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mushiku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.