Location & Surroundings
Shamwenze is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 840 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cafunfo, 96 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 515 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Camaxilo 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
7° 56' 12" S, 18° 13' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 840 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:34
- Sunrise 05:28
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shamwenze
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamwenze, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
54 %
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 | 21.7 | 0.9 | 352 | 89 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 1.0 | 330 | 40 | 1,008.3 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 751.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 66 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 9.24 / 9.52 | 64 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 0.2 | 151 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.4 | 49 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 33.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 1.3 | 250 | 36 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 814.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 2.1 | 77 | 93 | 1,010.7 | 3.11 / 3.11 | 57 | 255.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.4 | 94 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 2.73 / 5.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 0.3 | 56 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.54 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 1.0 | 266 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 266.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 323 | 76 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 280.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 17 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.9 | 1.3 | 72 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 3.44 / 3.63 | 69 | 26.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamwenze?
Now 21.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 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 Shamwenze today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Shamwenze?
Local time is 17:34. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shamwenze?
Shamwenze is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamwenze?
DEM 840 m.
Where is Shamwenze located?
It is at -7.93656, 18.23187 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamwenze in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.