Location & Surroundings
Shimata is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 846 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, about 145 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 445 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, about 115 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° 19' 21" S, 18° 48' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 846 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 446 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:16
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shimata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
3.1 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 20.9 | 3.1 | 256 | 92 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 185 | 92 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 230.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 2.1 | 195 | 97 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 2.6 | 190 | 80 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 31.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 0.8 | 128 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 716.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 3.0 | 109 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 5.62 / 5.67 | 99 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 2.4 | 304 | 99 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 3.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 283 | 95 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 94 | 19.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.4 | 2.0 | 302 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.57 / 1.06 | 78 | 725.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 2.0 | 277 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 2.51 / 3.58 | 98 | 227.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 3.3 | 251 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 2.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 3.2 | 228 | 94 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 92 | 15.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.0 | 3.8 | 247 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 1.35 / 1.81 | 43 | 682.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimata?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 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 Shimata today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Shimata?
Local time is 00:16. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shimata?
Shimata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimata?
DEM 846 m.
Where is Shimata located?
It is at -6.32253, 18.80965 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.