Location & Surroundings
Tambwe is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 677 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 48 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 690 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 46 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° 47' 1" S, 21° 1' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 677 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 67 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:09
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tambwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tambwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 37.6 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 22.6 | 0.9 | 2 | 87 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.6 | 0.3 | 295 | 30 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 837.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 276 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 1.09 / 1.09 | 98 | 252.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 338 | 92 | 1,010.8 | 0.39 / 1.47 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 0.3 | 225 | 81 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.0 | 2.0 | 332 | 36 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 802.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 2.0 | 309 | 91 | 1,010.0 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 100 | 152.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 305 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 3.64 / 5.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 1.7 | 7 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 40.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.0 | 2.5 | 309 | 40 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 95 | 749.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 294 | 95 | 1,010.7 | 1.15 / 1.21 | 6 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 28 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.0 | 2.6 | 287 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 8 | 49.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tambwe?
Now 22.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 37.6 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 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 Tambwe today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Tambwe?
Local time is 19:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tambwe?
Tambwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tambwe?
DEM 677 m.
Where is Tambwe located?
It is at -6.78372, 21.02281 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tambwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.