Location & Surroundings
Shikishi is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,095 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamina, about 115 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1085 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Airport, about 110 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
8° 55' 28" S, 23° 59' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1095 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 312 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:25
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shikishi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shikishi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 897 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 25.9 | 1.3 | 219 | 34 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.1 | 282 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 1.2 | 155 | 35 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 58.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.4 | 2.1 | 344 | 18 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 897.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 4.7 | 39 | 49 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 344.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 3.5 | 344 | 73 | 1,010.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 2.7 | 285 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 4.7 | 357 | 38 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 690.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.2 | 1.6 | 130 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 98 | 244.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 258 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 258 | 57 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.7 | 1.7 | 165 | 34 | 1,006.1 | 0.21 / 0.22 | 76 | 609.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 2.3 | 354 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 8.33 / 8.56 | 100 | 136.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shikishi?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 897 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 Shikishi today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Shikishi?
Local time is 07:25. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shikishi?
Shikishi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shikishi?
DEM 1,095 m.
Where is Shikishi located?
It is at -8.92447, 23.99157 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shikishi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.