Location & Surroundings
Tshamwa is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 676 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 820 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 16 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° 1' 51" S, 22° 31' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 676 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 60 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:25
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshamwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshamwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 278 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 21.0 | 2.0 | 154 | 97 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 183 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 1.63 / 1.63 | 100 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 3.3 | 288 | 65 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 62 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 247 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 2.13 / 2.19 | 97 | 277.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.3 | 213 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 235 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.0 | 2.2 | 326 | 33 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 867.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 190 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 43 | 153.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 1.6 | 251 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 243 | 75 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 41.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.7 | 1.9 | 27 | 40 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 723.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 286 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 100 | 314.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 1.3 | 355 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshamwa?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 278 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 Tshamwa today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Tshamwa?
Local time is 12:25. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshamwa?
Tshamwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshamwa?
DEM 676 m.
Where is Tshamwa located?
It is at -6.03088, 22.52504 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshamwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.