Location & Surroundings
Shamikanda is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, about 130 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 530 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, about 125 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° 23' 15" S, 19° 37' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 617 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:06
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shamikanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamikanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 37.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.
Temperature
37.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,008.1 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 37.5 | 1.0 | 21 | 29 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.7 | 10 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 4.27 / 4.27 | 96 | 206.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 204 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 3.98 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 245 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 73 | 23.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.7 | 2.7 | 60 | 28 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 787.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 0.8 | 273 | 68 | 1,010.2 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 100 | 248.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.5 | 311 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.8 | 282 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 25.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.2 | 2.4 | 349 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 95 | 706.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 335 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 208.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 310 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 1.52 / 1.57 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.6 | 271 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.2 | 1.8 | 353 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 805.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamikanda?
Now 37.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 37.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 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 Shamikanda today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Shamikanda?
Local time is 20:06. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shamikanda?
Shamikanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamikanda?
DEM 617 m.
Where is Shamikanda located?
It is at -6.38753, 19.61733 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamikanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.