Location & Surroundings
Shamusema is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 620 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 13 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 655 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 11 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° 32' 11" S, 20° 47' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 620 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 434 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:28
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shamusema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamusema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (271 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,007.6 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 | 34.8 | 2.4 | 271 | 37 | 1,007.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 0.9 | 44 | 64 | 1,009.2 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 94 | 165.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 185 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 2.91 / 3.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 242 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 5.79 / 9.50 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.0 | 1.2 | 299 | 43 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 530.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.1 | 3 | 85 | 1,009.3 | 1.24 / 1.24 | 100 | 298.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 273 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 2.04 / 3.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 2.4 | 283 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.0 | 2.2 | 301 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 291 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 211.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 284 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 2.7 | 277 | 80 | 1,015.5 | 0.27 / 0.50 | 100 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.0 | 1.4 | 300 | 36 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 756.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamusema?
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 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 Shamusema today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Shamusema?
Local time is 00:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shamusema?
Shamusema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamusema?
DEM 620 m.
Where is Shamusema located?
It is at -6.53638, 20.78981 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamusema in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.