Location & Surroundings
Sha-Mvula is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 971 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cambundi, about 155 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 440 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, 90 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° 53' 35" S, 18° 20' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 971 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 58 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:51
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sha-Mvula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sha-Mvula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
5.31 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 | 1.6 | 334 | 98 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 42 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 5.13 / 5.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 333 | 94 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 33.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 1.9 | 338 | 43 | 1,009.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 92 | 746.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.4 | 202 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 5.21 / 5.31 | 100 | 247.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 284 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 250 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.08 / 0.61 | 80 | 31.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 326 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 2.98 / 3.59 | 100 | 743.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.4 | 1.2 | 295 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 3.04 | 90 | 275.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 187 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 2.21 / 5.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 228 | 91 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 84 | 32.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 1.4 | 318 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 93 | 656.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.8 | 1.2 | 351 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 1.33 / 1.50 | 29 | 113.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sha-Mvula?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sha-Mvula today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Sha-Mvula?
Local time is 00:51. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sha-Mvula?
Sha-Mvula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sha-Mvula?
DEM 971 m.
Where is Sha-Mvula located?
It is at -6.89292, 18.33361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sha-Mvula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.