Location & Surroundings
Shakombe is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 725 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 63 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 595 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 63 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
6° 26' 31" S, 20° 13' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 725 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 103 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:23
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shakombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.3 | 1.5 | 285 | 89 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 293 | 75 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.1 | 0.7 | 91 | 30 | 1,008.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 69 | 785.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 2.7 | 54 | 65 | 1,010.1 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 22 | 243.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.1 | 333 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 297 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 23.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.8 | 1.6 | 315 | 30 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 788.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 0.8 | 5 | 57 | 1,009.5 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 98 | 188.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 1.5 | 247 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.42 / 0.81 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 277 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 18.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.2 | 2.2 | 334 | 32 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 782.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 224 | 67 | 1,010.5 | 1.30 / 1.30 | 84 | 218.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 1.0 | 289 | 76 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakombe?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 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 Shakombe today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Shakombe?
Local time is 11:23. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shakombe?
Shakombe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakombe?
DEM 725 m.
Where is Shakombe located?
It is at -6.44185, 20.22951 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakombe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.