Location & Surroundings
Shamukutu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 651 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 31 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 725 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chitato Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: Shamakutu
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° 13' 45" S, 21° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 651 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:51
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shamukutu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamukutu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 195 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.44 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 | 21.4 | 1.2 | 220 | 86 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 0.2 | 150 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 194.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 1.8 | 19 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.35 / 0.49 | 100 | 63.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 327 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.1 | 186 | 93 | 1,017.4 | 1.44 / 1.44 | 100 | 32.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.5 | 279 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 3.24 / 4.68 | 100 | 393.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 336 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 3.04 | 100 | 253.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 296 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 2.88 / 5.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.9 | 0.9 | 294 | 98 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 3.86 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 355 | 92 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 133.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 0.6 | 291 | 97 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 42.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 332 | 97 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 1.1 | 312 | 93 | 1,018.7 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 66 | 41.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamukutu?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 195 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shamukutu today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Shamukutu?
Local time is 18:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shamukutu?
Shamukutu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamukutu?
DEM 651 m.
Where is Shamukutu located?
It is at -7.22914, 21.19991 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamukutu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.