Location & Surroundings
Tshikaba is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 470 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilebo, 40 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 575 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ilebo, 41 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
4° 41' 6" S, 20° 30' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 470 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,012 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:28
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshikaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshikaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 430 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 0.5 | 284 | 99 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 327 | 97 | 1,017.2 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 99 | 23.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 264 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 1.38 / 2.25 | 40 | 429.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 274 | 91 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 70 | 308.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.4 | 276 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 235 | 96 | 1,017.6 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 88 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 1.7 | 250 | 55 | 1,013.1 | 0.06 / 0.50 | 87 | 376.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 131 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 91 | 184.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 0.3 | 210 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 4.00 / 4.15 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 0.1 | 37 | 94 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 81 | 23.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 148 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 0.81 / 1.52 | 99 | 424.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 2.2 | 245 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 11.82 / 13.34 | 100 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.0 | 0.5 | 165 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshikaba?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 430 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 Tshikaba today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Tshikaba?
Local time is 11:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshikaba?
Tshikaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshikaba?
DEM 470 m.
Where is Tshikaba located?
It is at -4.68508, 20.50732 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshikaba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.