Location & Surroundings
Shambinze is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 682 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 69 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 580 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 69 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° 14' 27" S, 20° 12' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 682 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 62 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:47
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shambinze
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shambinze, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 36.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 26.9 | 1.1 | 11 | 52 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 0.4 | 241 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 0.8 | 299 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.26 / 0.27 | 6 | 34.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 1.3 | 5 | 33 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 630.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.4 | 162 | 56 | 1,010.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 88 | 344.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 317 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 1.03 / 1.15 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 192 | 73 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 35.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.2 | 1.0 | 301 | 30 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 830.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 1.6 | 301 | 71 | 1,009.1 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 82 | 263.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 2.4 | 310 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.51 / 1.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.5 | 311 | 73 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.3 | 2.3 | 333 | 33 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 753.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 1.5 | 210 | 84 | 1,009.4 | 2.74 / 2.74 | 100 | 107.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shambinze?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 36.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shambinze today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Shambinze?
Local time is 02:47. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shambinze?
Shambinze is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shambinze?
DEM 682 m.
Where is Shambinze located?
It is at -6.24075, 20.20503 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shambinze in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.