Location & Surroundings
Sampika is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 894 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 120 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 860 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 24 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
7° 23' 28" S, 22° 27' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 894 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:44
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sampika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sampika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 769 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
4.26 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 | 21.7 | 1.2 | 5 | 90 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 0.4 | 142 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 149.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 326 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 224 | 91 | 1,016.9 | 2.59 / 2.59 | 82 | 55.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 2.1 | 193 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 1.67 / 4.26 | 94 | 768.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.8 | 271 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 2.63 | 100 | 209.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 0.3 | 217 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 258 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 70 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.1 | 3.5 | 305 | 62 | 1,009.3 | 1.82 / 2.41 | 81 | 819.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.7 | 21 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 100 | 240.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 0.2 | 50 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 0.17 / 1.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 0.3 | 204 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 1.25 / 3.01 | 100 | 42.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.4 | 61 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 3.79 / 6.80 | 100 | 217.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sampika?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 769 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sampika today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Sampika?
Local time is 00:44. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sampika?
Sampika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sampika?
DEM 894 m.
Where is Sampika located?
It is at -7.39100, 22.45369 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sampika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.