Location & Surroundings
Vasseur is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,257 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 33 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1495 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 77 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 8' 51" S, 26° 59' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1257 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,477 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:33
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Weather in Vasseur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vasseur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 20.2 | 0.6 | 285 | 78 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 0.5 | 222 | 53 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.7 | 2.2 | 14 | 21 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 852.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 335 | 45 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 268.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 0.8 | 58 | 54 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 0.6 | 271 | 45 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.1 | 2.2 | 356 | 20 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 926.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 271 | 42 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 228.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 0.8 | 149 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.1 | 354 | 44 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 3.0 | 351 | 20 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 908.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 28 | 36 | 1,007.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 58 | 180.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 0.3 | 275 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vasseur?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 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 Vasseur today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Vasseur?
Local time is 12:33. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Vasseur?
Vasseur is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Vasseur?
DEM 1,257 m.
Where is Vasseur located?
It is at -11.14737, 26.99018 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vasseur in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.