Location & Surroundings
Tchomia is a settlement in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 634 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bunia, 29 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bunia Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Shomia
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
1° 26' 23" N, 30° 28' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 634 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17,838 p/km²
- Built-up 8.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:32
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tchomia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tchomia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
4.4 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,007.5 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 29.9 | 4.4 | 82 | 48 | 1,007.5 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 315 | 64 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 246.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 258 | 67 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.5 | 144 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 3.3 | 69 | 45 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 888.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 2.4 | 314 | 56 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 238.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 351 | 56 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.6 | 124 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 91.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.6 | 3.8 | 64 | 44 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 866.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 289 | 56 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 165.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 273 | 62 | 1,008.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 198 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.0 | 1.0 | 75 | 46 | 1,006.8 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 100 | 651.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tchomia?
Now 29.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 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 Tchomia today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Tchomia?
Local time is 23:32. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tchomia?
Tchomia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tchomia?
DEM 634 m.
Where is Tchomia located?
It is at 1.43980, 30.48230 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tchomia in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.