Location & Surroundings
Shamushika is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,074 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cuilo, about 135 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 500 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, 44 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
7° 23' 17" S, 18° 37' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1074 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:19
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shamushika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamushika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 718 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 19.6 | 1.8 | 4 | 86 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 333 | 73 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 1.1 | 329 | 29 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 717.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.5 | 305 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 44 | 100.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.8 | 342 | 71 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 359 | 68 | 1,014.7 | 0.22 / 0.25 | 86 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.3 | 1.8 | 328 | 37 | 1,008.9 | 0.38 / 0.63 | 100 | 659.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 92 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 1.70 / 2.33 | 100 | 107.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 1.6 | 292 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 2.28 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 276 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.55 / 2.82 | 79 | 25.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 296 | 46 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 617.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 277 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 31 | 150.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.6 | 1.1 | 248 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 1.67 / 2.17 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamushika?
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 718 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 Shamushika today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Shamushika?
Local time is 08:19. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shamushika?
Shamushika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamushika?
DEM 1,074 m.
Where is Shamushika located?
It is at -7.38813, 18.61845 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamushika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.