Location & Surroundings
Shekinene is a settlement in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,643 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sake, 58 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1500 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bukavu Kavumu Airport, 63 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
1° 47' 37" S, 28° 34' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1643 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:41
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shekinene
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shekinene, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 17.0 | 0.3 | 129 | 99 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 0.3 | 284 | 92 | 1,016.0 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 100 | 46.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 310 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 3.02 / 3.47 | 98 | 596.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 123 | 98 | 1,016.6 | 1.20 / 4.68 | 100 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 1.5 | 101 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 90 | 68 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 72.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 1.0 | 114 | 32 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 860.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.7 | 1.7 | 103 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 37 | 181.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.8 | 1.5 | 93 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 318 | 71 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 97 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 0.7 | 296 | 62 | 1,011.0 | 1.61 / 1.72 | 100 | 697.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 1.3 | 84 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 2.01 / 3.73 | 50 | 196.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.8 | 1.0 | 104 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shekinene?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 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 Shekinene today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Shekinene?
Local time is 08:41. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shekinene?
Shekinene is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shekinene?
DEM 1,643 m.
Where is Shekinene located?
It is at -1.79373, 28.56697 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shekinene in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.