Location & Surroundings
Shamwimba is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,086 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cuilo, about 140 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 495 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, 43 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° 20' 2" S, 18° 37' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1086 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 81 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:49
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shamwimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamwimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 34.0 | 2.4 | 78 | 29 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 3.4 | 10 | 64 | 1,012.1 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 59 | 199.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 3.8 | 339 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 2.4 | 273 | 78 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 23.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 0.8 | 347 | 28 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 763.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.5 | 323 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 93 | 131.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 312 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.8 | 313 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 5 | 26.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.6 | 1.5 | 359 | 28 | 1,008.5 | 0.67 / 1.04 | 93 | 811.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 2.4 | 34 | 69 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 78 | 147.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.7 | 337 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 2.6 | 299 | 73 | 1,014.5 | 0.04 / 0.17 | 52 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.3 | 1.4 | 321 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.26 / 0.43 | 86 | 688.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamwimba?
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 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 Shamwimba today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Shamwimba?
Local time is 19:49. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shamwimba?
Shamwimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamwimba?
DEM 1,086 m.
Where is Shamwimba located?
It is at -7.33376, 18.62890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamwimba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.