Location & Surroundings
Shakasumu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 706 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 98 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 565 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 97 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° 32' 11" S, 19° 55' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 706 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:01
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shakasumu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakasumu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 778 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.27 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 | 24.8 | 1.1 | 35 | 69 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 277 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 326 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 1.5 | 4 | 33 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 778.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 2.3 | 288 | 83 | 1,009.9 | 1.27 / 1.27 | 98 | 243.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 337 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 2.35 / 3.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 277 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 3.3 | 317 | 55 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 303.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 1.9 | 319 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 90 | 258.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 0.5 | 80 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 2.39 / 2.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 3.1 | 309 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.69 / 3.63 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 3.1 | 330 | 44 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 680.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 2.0 | 327 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 97 | 254.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakasumu?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 778 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shakasumu today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Shakasumu?
Local time is 07:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shakasumu?
Shakasumu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakasumu?
DEM 706 m.
Where is Shakasumu located?
It is at -6.53645, 19.92126 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakasumu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.