Location & Surroundings
Shavuma is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 740 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 88 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 580 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 87 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° 35' 12" S, 20° 1' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 740 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 767 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:53
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shavuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shavuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 22.8 | 1.1 | 264 | 78 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 2.7 | 331 | 36 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 722.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 18 | 72 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 8 | 345.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 351 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 0.47 / 0.48 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.3 | 320 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 2.3 | 3 | 33 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 860.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 63 | 60 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 260.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 293 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 1.1 | 335 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 2.74 / 2.84 | 72 | 44.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 2.6 | 4 | 35 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 841.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 266 | 70 | 1,009.9 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 76 | 184.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.5 | 275 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 0.83 / 1.04 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.8 | 338 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 80 | 42.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shavuma?
Now 22.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 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 Shavuma today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Shavuma?
Local time is 18:53. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shavuma?
Shavuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shavuma?
DEM 740 m.
Where is Shavuma located?
It is at -6.58663, 20.01844 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shavuma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.