Location & Surroundings
Shamwako is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,033 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cuilo, about 115 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 530 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, 3 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° 18' 30" S, 19° 1' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1033 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 11:20
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shamwako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamwako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.45 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 | 19.3 | 1.4 | 272 | 84 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 2.3 | 274 | 68 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 1.1 | 94 | 33 | 1,009.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 625.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.7 | 304 | 57 | 1,010.4 | 0.27 / 0.33 | 55 | 192.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.8 | 351 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.12 / 0.45 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 2.6 | 289 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 0.34 / 0.78 | 11 | 22.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 2.4 | 34 | 30 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 761.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.5 | 251 | 72 | 1,012.0 | 2.02 / 2.02 | 83 | 221.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 2.8 | 261 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.32 / 2.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 240 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.5 | 1.9 | 359 | 35 | 1,009.6 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 719.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.1 | 15 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 93 | 153.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 1.4 | 302 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 1.68 / 1.84 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamwako?
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shamwako today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Shamwako?
Local time is 11:20. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shamwako?
Shamwako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamwako?
DEM 1,033 m.
Where is Shamwako located?
It is at -7.30822, 19.03194 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamwako in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.