Location & Surroundings
Shakusu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 735 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 99 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 560 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 99 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° 24' 48" S, 19° 53' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 735 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 535 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:55
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shakusu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakusu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,009.9 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 | 30.2 | 3.7 | 31 | 56 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.3 | 82 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 2.36 / 2.36 | 89 | 122.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 0.5 | 245 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 244 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 39.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 2.1 | 40 | 32 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 858.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 0.8 | 46 | 59 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 371.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 211 | 76 | 1,010.7 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.7 | 293 | 68 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 40.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.0 | 2.6 | 27 | 32 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 715.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 1.0 | 320 | 66 | 1,009.8 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 74 | 241.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 224 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 3.99 / 4.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 291 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.68 | 100 | 17.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.2 | 3.7 | 311 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 68 | 392.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakusu?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 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 Shakusu today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Shakusu?
Local time is 23:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shakusu?
Shakusu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakusu?
DEM 735 m.
Where is Shakusu located?
It is at -6.41337, 19.89971 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakusu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.