Location & Surroundings
Tshikala is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 603 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyunzu, 40 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1395 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo Airport, 97 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° 14' 0" S, 27° 47' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 603 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:10
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshikala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshikala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 37.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 22.0 | 0.6 | 6 | 70 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 1.7 | 87 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.8 | 1.8 | 0 | 21 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 838.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 0.9 | 224 | 42 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 190.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.4 | 326 | 61 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 46 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 88 | 46.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 2.5 | 85 | 29 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 56 | 577.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 272 | 59 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 274.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.1 | 1.2 | 290 | 74 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 1.0 | 256 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 21 | 76.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.8 | 1.8 | 272 | 28 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 806.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 14 | 70 | 1,007.9 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 21 | 171.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 2.1 | 350 | 80 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshikala?
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 37.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 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 Tshikala today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Tshikala?
Local time is 09:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshikala?
Tshikala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshikala?
DEM 603 m.
Where is Tshikala located?
It is at -6.23333, 27.78333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshikala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.