Location & Surroundings
Shaitumba is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 717 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dundo, 28 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 700 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chitato Airport, 28 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° 9' 1" S, 20° 57' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 717 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 00:19
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shaitumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaitumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
36.7 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,007.7 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 36.7 | 3.3 | 86 | 26 | 1,007.7 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 317 | 63 | 1,009.6 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 41 | 265.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 3.1 | 357 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 307 | 81 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 9.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.4 | 2.4 | 344 | 27 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 796.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 2.0 | 358 | 47 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 246.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 56 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 323 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.27 / 0.36 | 5 | 32.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.2 | 2.0 | 331 | 31 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 747.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 0.8 | 274 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 73 | 91.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.7 | 23 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 321 | 71 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.7 | 3.7 | 298 | 39 | 1,007.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 678.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaitumba?
Now 36.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 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 Shaitumba today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Shaitumba?
Local time is 00:19. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shaitumba?
Shaitumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shaitumba?
DEM 717 m.
Where is Shaitumba located?
It is at -7.15016, 20.95031 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaitumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.