Location & Surroundings
Rapides de Shongo is a rapids in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 103 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kenge, 27 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 225 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Matadi, 39 km away.
Overview
Rapides de Shongo is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type rapids (RPDS)
- a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 31' 9" S, 13° 38' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 103 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:40
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other rapids nearby
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Weather in Rapides de Shongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rapides de Shongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 29.9 | 2.2 | 215 | 54 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 1.8 | 256 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 57 | 220.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 276 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 232 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 18.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.2 | 0.9 | 192 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 786.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 4.5 | 249 | 52 | 1,009.3 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 77 | 260.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 3.3 | 258 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 1.16 / 1.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 2.2 | 240 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.7 | 2.6 | 272 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 297.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 3.0 | 283 | 64 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 20 | 248.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 3.1 | 233 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 3.60 / 3.61 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 230 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 1.53 / 5.13 | 100 | 11.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.0 | 1.8 | 262 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 2.89 | 100 | 259.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rapides de Shongo?
Now 29.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 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 Rapides de Shongo today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Rapides de Shongo?
Local time is 21:40. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rapides de Shongo?
Rapides de Shongo is a rapids.
What is the elevation of Rapides de Shongo?
DEM 103 m.
Where is Rapides de Shongo located?
It is at -5.51912, 13.64674 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rapides de Shongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry