Location & Surroundings
Shamakumbi is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 721 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 27 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 740 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nzagi Airport, 53 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
7° 14' 26" S, 21° 19' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 721 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 801 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:41
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shamakumbi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamakumbi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
47 %
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 | 29.3 | 2.4 | 329 | 47 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 319 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 248.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 308 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 262 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 1.35 / 1.91 | 37 | 35.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 1.2 | 344 | 40 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 561.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 50 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 1.81 / 1.81 | 100 | 334.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 300 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 2.1 | 277 | 87 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 95 | 13.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.3 | 2.3 | 308 | 57 | 1,010.9 | 0.99 / 1.08 | 91 | 554.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 335 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 3.31 / 4.39 | 100 | 167.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.9 | 110 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 4.59 / 8.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 196 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 1.57 | 98 | 17.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.7 | 1.6 | 219 | 37 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 705.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamakumbi?
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 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 Shamakumbi today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Shamakumbi?
Local time is 21:41. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shamakumbi?
Shamakumbi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamakumbi?
DEM 721 m.
Where is Shamakumbi located?
It is at -7.24069, 21.31990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamakumbi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.