Location & Surroundings
Shimpeni is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,183 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubumbashi, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1595 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 29 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
11° 49' 5" S, 27° 39' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1183 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:49
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Shimpeni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimpeni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 21.0 | 2.7 | 111 | 36 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 4.5 | 98 | 41 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 1.9 | 102 | 16 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 870.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 0.4 | 97 | 29 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 208.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 2.9 | 101 | 42 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 4.7 | 86 | 37 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 2.3 | 76 | 19 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 830.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 346 | 39 | 1,012.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 28 | 100.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 1.5 | 171 | 45 | 1,012.7 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 128 | 40 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 2.4 | 360 | 24 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 600.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 130 | 47 | 1,012.6 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 98 | 46.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 2.1 | 154 | 51 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimpeni?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 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 Shimpeni today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Shimpeni?
Local time is 10:49. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shimpeni?
Shimpeni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimpeni?
DEM 1,183 m.
Where is Shimpeni located?
It is at -11.81799, 27.66097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimpeni in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.