Location & Surroundings
Shimbu is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 933 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 56 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 990 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, about 105 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
9° 20' 12" S, 22° 42' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 933 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 11:50
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shimbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.4 | 347 | 63 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.0 | 310 | 57 | 1,013.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 34 | 37.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 1.4 | 17 | 26 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 92 | 672.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 0.3 | 358 | 37 | 1,009.6 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 48 | 182.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.6 | 303 | 51 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 0.7 | 35 | 58 | 1,013.8 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 78 | 13.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 1.6 | 328 | 31 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 39 | 288.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 87 | 54 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 55 | 295.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 1.4 | 338 | 60 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 1.0 | 355 | 51 | 1,012.9 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 5 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.6 | 0.3 | 296 | 25 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 59 | 695.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 325 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 2.31 / 2.44 | 96 | 106.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 1.2 | 304 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimbu?
Now 22.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Shimbu today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Shimbu?
Local time is 11:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shimbu?
Shimbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimbu?
DEM 933 m.
Where is Shimbu located?
It is at -9.33655, 22.71253 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.