Location & Surroundings
Batshamba is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 493 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 635 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 22 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° 15' 42" S, 20° 43' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 493 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 109 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:11
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Nearby
Weather in Batshamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Batshamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s N (356 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.08 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 | 21.8 | 2.6 | 356 | 95 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 36 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 28.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 2.9 | 287 | 44 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 716.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 0.0 | 86 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 4.37 / 4.37 | 100 | 153.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.2 | 330 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.08 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 325 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 16.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 2.6 | 310 | 39 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 656.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.9 | 4 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 84 | 339.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 2.0 | 5 | 97 | 1,011.9 | 5.98 / 6.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 358 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 35.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 3.0 | 340 | 40 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 782.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 1.4 | 358 | 67 | 1,009.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 78 | 113.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 1.1 | 335 | 80 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Batshamba?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Batshamba today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Batshamba?
Local time is 11:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Batshamba?
Batshamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Batshamba?
DEM 493 m.
Where is Batshamba located?
It is at -6.26173, 20.71722 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Batshamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.