Location & Surroundings
Shalukombo is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 660 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 15 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° 33' 20" S, 20° 51' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 581 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 97 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:02
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shalukombo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shalukombo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 837 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 22.3 | 0.5 | 234 | 84 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 0.5 | 351 | 36 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 837.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 0.6 | 338 | 60 | 1,010.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 61 | 255.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.6 | 288 | 79 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 0.8 | 279 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 2.2 | 311 | 38 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 470.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.3 | 342 | 67 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 356.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.7 | 311 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.7 | 2.1 | 345 | 91 | 1,014.6 | 3.83 / 4.12 | 98 | 38.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.0 | 4.4 | 328 | 45 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 62 | 771.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.6 | 315 | 80 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 11 | 257.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 304 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 3.26 / 3.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 0.9 | 211 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 9.96 / 13.30 | 100 | 6.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shalukombo?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 837 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 Shalukombo today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Shalukombo?
Local time is 15:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shalukombo?
Shalukombo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shalukombo?
DEM 581 m.
Where is Shalukombo located?
It is at -6.55560, 20.85818 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shalukombo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.