Location & Surroundings
Tshamu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 725 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 75 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 745 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 80 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° 9' 33" S, 21° 47' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 725 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,102 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:54
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshamu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshamu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 330 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 20.4 | 1.3 | 161 | 98 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 147 | 90 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 30.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.2 | 63 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 330.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 298 | 89 | 1,014.4 | 0.42 / 0.43 | 100 | 243.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 0.1 | 251 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 269 | 82 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 39.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 1.0 | 16 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 92 | 429.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 25 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 73 | 170.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.3 | 0.8 | 266 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 1.45 / 1.48 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 194 | 99 | 1,016.6 | 6.09 / 7.58 | 100 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.5 | 253 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 3.21 | 99 | 97.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.4 | 281 | 100 | 1,015.8 | 3.86 / 7.07 | 98 | 24.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.6 | 1.0 | 271 | 100 | 1,015.4 | 8.17 / 15.24 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshamu?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 330 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 Tshamu today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Tshamu?
Local time is 09:54. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshamu?
Tshamu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshamu?
DEM 725 m.
Where is Tshamu located?
It is at -6.15921, 21.79133 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshamu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.