Location & Surroundings
Rwashi is a third-order administrative division in Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,308 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubumbashi, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1570 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Rwashi is Congolese commune (DRC) — FR commune congolaise (RDC).
It is located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 1,300 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Lubumbashi
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 37' 46" S, 27° 32' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1308 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12,400 p/km²
- Built-up 36.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:50
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Weather in Rwashi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwashi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
2.25 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 | 20.7 | 0.8 | 224 | 76 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 0.8 | 17 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 1.30 / 1.30 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 357 | 70 | 1,017.6 | 0.38 / 1.68 | 25 | 94.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 2.0 | 73 | 31 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 741.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 2.0 | 272 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 2.25 / 2.25 | 99 | 155.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 354 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.9 | 41 | 72 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 56 | 93.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 1.9 | 82 | 38 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 91 | 699.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.1 | 1.5 | 315 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.80 / 0.86 | 24 | 164.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 265 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 2.2 | 29 | 80 | 1,014.9 | 3.38 / 3.54 | 100 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 3.1 | 75 | 36 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 777.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 1.7 | 334 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 1.40 / 1.40 | 100 | 93.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwashi?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rwashi today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Rwashi?
Local time is 03:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwashi?
Rwashi is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Rwashi?
DEM 1,308 m.
Where is Rwashi located?
It is at -11.62944, 27.54611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwashi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)