Location & Surroundings
Shanuma is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 662 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 44 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 675 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Kanuma
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° 48' 4" S, 20° 53' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 662 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:27
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shanuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shanuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 5.4 mm. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
23 %
Precip
5.43 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 | 28.8 | 1.1 | 14 | 59 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 0 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 73 | 335.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 340 | 99 | 1,015.4 | 0.94 / 2.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 316 | 94 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 38.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 3.4 | 287 | 92 | 1,015.1 | 5.41 / 5.43 | 100 | 466.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 273 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 97 | 118.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 282 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 0.2 | 325 | 90 | 1,016.5 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 94 | 24.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.7 | 2.6 | 7 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 564.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 315 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 94 | 316.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 259 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 2.76 / 2.81 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 263 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 60 | 50.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.3 | 2.7 | 350 | 49 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 66 | 794.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shanuma?
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 5.4 mm. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shanuma today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Shanuma?
Local time is 22:27. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shanuma?
Shanuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shanuma?
DEM 662 m.
Where is Shanuma located?
It is at -6.80110, 20.88358 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shanuma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.