Location & Surroundings
Shangembe is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 682 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 67 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 585 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 67 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° 16' 0" S, 20° 12' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 682 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 149 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:37
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shangembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shangembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 21.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 48 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (194 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.9 | 0.3 | 194 | 98 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 200 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 18.12 / 18.12 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 2.3 | 308 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 6.83 | 100 | 48.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 1.4 | 278 | 99 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.46 | 96 | 35.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 1.2 | 193 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 248 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 2.2 | 291 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 409.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 316 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 366.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.7 | 1.8 | 262 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 229 | 76 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 1.3 | 353 | 45 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 765.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 14 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 337.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 0.5 | 16 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shangembe?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 21.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 48 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 Shangembe today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Shangembe?
Local time is 11:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shangembe?
Shangembe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shangembe?
DEM 682 m.
Where is Shangembe located?
It is at -6.26656, 20.21560 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shangembe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.