Location & Surroundings
Samukini is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 833 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 97 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 875 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 30 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° 19' 13" S, 22° 37' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 833 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 03:18
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Samukini
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samukini, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
54 %
Precip
0.46 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 | 21.1 | 0.7 | 111 | 75 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 313 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 287 | 85 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 86 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 1.2 | 168 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.44 / 0.47 | 91 | 678.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.6 | 309 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 96 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 199 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 224 | 77 | 1,014.4 | 0.49 / 0.50 | 49 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 1.3 | 69 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 94 | 718.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 0.1 | 11 | 71 | 1,011.5 | 0.23 / 0.26 | 88 | 144.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 118 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 1.05 / 1.31 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 269 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.34 / 1.65 | 44 | 31.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 2.6 | 97 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.68 / 2.34 | 74 | 715.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 1.3 | 0 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 3.13 / 5.46 | 100 | 87.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samukini?
Now 21.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Samukini today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Samukini?
Local time is 03:18. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Samukini?
Samukini is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samukini?
DEM 833 m.
Where is Samukini located?
It is at -7.32021, 22.63035 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samukini in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.