Location & Surroundings
Tshefu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 653 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 820 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: Tahefu
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
5° 45' 7" S, 22° 33' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 653 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 361 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:21
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tshefu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshefu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
3.6 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 20.3 | 3.6 | 177 | 92 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 67 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 100 | 13.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 1.8 | 305 | 34 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 758.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 102 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 100 | 288.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.5 | 328 | 94 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 223 | 78 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 51.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.9 | 0.4 | 261 | 33 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 849.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 48 | 74 | 1,008.4 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 80 | 231.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 1.6 | 328 | 91 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 338 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.71 / 1.02 | 89 | 52.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 1.6 | 133 | 50 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 48 | 670.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 1.5 | 294 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 5.81 / 6.16 | 100 | 152.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.8 | 1.4 | 290 | 98 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshefu?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 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 Tshefu today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Tshefu?
Local time is 11:21. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshefu?
Tshefu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshefu?
DEM 653 m.
Where is Tshefu located?
It is at -5.75197, 22.55921 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshefu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.