Location & Surroundings
Itshimu is a stream in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 425 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 68 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 620 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: Katshimu
Overview
Itshimu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 48' 32" S, 20° 42' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 425 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,137 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:51
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Itshimu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Itshimu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.9 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 296 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.1 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 | 19.8 | 0.8 | 199 | 98 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 0.9 | 204 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 0.5 | 230 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 257.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 280 | 79 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 295.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.9 | 253 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 0.1 | 232 | 71 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 50.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.4 | 1.9 | 304 | 36 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 860.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 0.9 | 5 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 280.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 0.5 | 335 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.3 | 122 | 96 | 1,016.5 | 0.60 / 3.06 | 99 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 308 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 2.86 | 23 | 305.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 293 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 309.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 0.9 | 271 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Itshimu?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 26.9 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 296 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 Itshimu today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Itshimu?
Local time is 12:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Itshimu?
Itshimu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Itshimu?
DEM 425 m.
Where is Itshimu located?
It is at -5.80900, 20.70591 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Itshimu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry