Location & Surroundings
Bitshambele is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 732 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 46 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 435 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 49 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
5° 20' 10" S, 19° 6' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 732 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 235 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:50
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bitshambele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitshambele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 421 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.6 | 269 | 97 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.9 | 276 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 51 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 1.6 | 181 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 206 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 1.4 | 21 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 421.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.6 | 318 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 81 | 110.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.1 | 261 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.29 / 1.20 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 212 | 88 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.3 | 0.8 | 336 | 42 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 809.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 303 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 2.76 / 2.76 | 83 | 179.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 301 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 15 | 92 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 95 | 23.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 0.4 | 220 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 11.37 / 11.82 | 100 | 343.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitshambele?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 421 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 Bitshambele today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Bitshambele?
Local time is 19:50. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bitshambele?
Bitshambele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bitshambele?
DEM 732 m.
Where is Bitshambele located?
It is at -5.33599, 19.10892 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitshambele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.