Location & Surroundings
Shaumba is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 675 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 790 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 23 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
5° 58' 4" S, 22° 16' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 675 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 259 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:45
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shaumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,008.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 31.8 | 2.0 | 4 | 42 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 173 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 3.18 / 3.18 | 100 | 143.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 358 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 13.10 / 16.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 183 | 91 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 13.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 0.8 | 285 | 38 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 683.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 302 | 70 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 179.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 211 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 0.7 | 249 | 65 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 46.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.9 | 2.0 | 54 | 30 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 854.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 167 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 2.24 / 2.24 | 14 | 274.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 274 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.10 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 302 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 95 | 11.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.3 | 2.1 | 235 | 43 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 619.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaumba?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 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 Shaumba today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Shaumba?
Local time is 20:45. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shaumba?
Shaumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shaumba?
DEM 675 m.
Where is Shaumba located?
It is at -5.96784, 22.27447 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaumba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.