Location & Surroundings
Shai-Kumbo is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 722 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 84 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 585 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 83 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
6° 35' 15" S, 20° 3' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 722 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 273 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:37
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shai-Kumbo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shai-Kumbo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 832 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (360 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
40 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 19.8 | 1.0 | 360 | 94 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 319 | 77 | 1,014.4 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 88 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 2.0 | 354 | 33 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 831.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 40 | 57 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 227.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.8 | 317 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 326 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 44.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.0 | 1.9 | 1 | 34 | 1,007.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 831.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 251 | 62 | 1,009.8 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 23 | 102.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 0.9 | 324 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 338 | 71 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 45.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.9 | 2.9 | 354 | 32 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 853.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 304 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 1.68 / 1.68 | 100 | 123.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 1.1 | 322 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.54 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shai-Kumbo?
Now 19.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 832 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shai-Kumbo today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Shai-Kumbo?
Local time is 10:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shai-Kumbo?
Shai-Kumbo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shai-Kumbo?
DEM 722 m.
Where is Shai-Kumbo located?
It is at -6.58742, 20.06156 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shai-Kumbo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.