Location & Surroundings
Mwashya is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 932 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 74 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1505 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, about 100 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 42' 7" S, 27° 20' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 932 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,674 p/km²
- Built-up 7.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:40
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Mwashya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mwashya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
4.1 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
57 %
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 | 23.2 | 4.1 | 140 | 32 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 4.1 | 116 | 33 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 61.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.7 | 2.4 | 130 | 15 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 875.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 3.1 | 135 | 22 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 310.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 3.6 | 138 | 26 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 3.6 | 124 | 26 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.4 | 1.6 | 125 | 12 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 879.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.0 | 163 | 20 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 310.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.1 | 2.3 | 148 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 110 | 25 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 63.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 0.8 | 249 | 11 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 890.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 1.8 | 163 | 20 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 312.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 1.6 | 142 | 29 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mwashya?
Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 875 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 Mwashya today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Mwashya?
Local time is 12:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mwashya?
Mwashya is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Mwashya?
DEM 932 m.
Where is Mwashya located?
It is at -10.70196, 27.34802 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mwashya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.