Location & Surroundings
Shakambe is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 38 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 635 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 35 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° 39' 52" S, 20° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 718 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,372 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:40
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shakambe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakambe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.1 | 326 | 86 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 2.5 | 13 | 36 | 1,010.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 93 | 706.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 35 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 209.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 0.4 | 236 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.9 | 132 | 71 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 45.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 3.4 | 352 | 38 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 817.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 0.4 | 106 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 88 | 329.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 208 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 2.2 | 147 | 95 | 1,016.6 | 2.89 / 2.91 | 80 | 42.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 1.2 | 192 | 71 | 1,011.4 | 1.77 / 4.67 | 99 | 735.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 114 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 4.36 | 99 | 190.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.2 | 215 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 0.9 | 230 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 32.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakambe?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 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 Shakambe today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Shakambe?
Local time is 14:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shakambe?
Shakambe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakambe?
DEM 718 m.
Where is Shakambe located?
It is at -6.66456, 20.56671 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakambe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.