Location & Surroundings
Shambumba is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 621 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 71 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 580 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 71 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' 11" S, 20° 11' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 621 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:25
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shambumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shambumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 25.9 | 0.4 | 283 | 65 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 1.5 | 274 | 41 | 1,009.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 97 | 618.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 0.9 | 40 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.08 / 0.14 | 43 | 147.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 303 | 69 | 1,010.5 | 0.33 / 0.47 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.6 | 305 | 63 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 92 | 30.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.1 | 1.5 | 324 | 30 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 791.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.5 | 8 | 62 | 1,009.8 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 66 | 170.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 86 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 7.02 / 7.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 1.5 | 293 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.6 | 1.1 | 300 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 805.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 4.7 | 85 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 100 | 277.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 261 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 2.09 / 3.11 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 2.8 | 313 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 30.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shambumba?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Shambumba today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Shambumba?
Local time is 18:25. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shambumba?
Shambumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shambumba?
DEM 621 m.
Where is Shambumba located?
It is at -6.23644, 20.18803 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shambumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.