Location & Surroundings
Tshikapa is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 664 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 33 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 795 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 36 km away.
Overview
Tshikapa is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 9' 29" S, 22° 16' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 664 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 13:57
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshikapa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshikapa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.0 | 319 | 71 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.8 | 1.8 | 29 | 32 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 708.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 0.6 | 188 | 65 | 1,008.4 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 100 | 188.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 300 | 92 | 1,010.7 | 1.03 / 1.72 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.7 | 319 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.8 | 2.0 | 328 | 33 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 793.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.9 | 35 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 35.83 / 35.83 | 100 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 21 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.6 | 290 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 2.0 | 359 | 59 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 450.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 336 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 195.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.6 | 246 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.4 | 1.3 | 295 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 40.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshikapa?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 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 Tshikapa today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Tshikapa?
Local time is 13:57. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshikapa?
Tshikapa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Tshikapa?
DEM 664 m.
Where is Tshikapa located?
It is at -6.15796, 22.27754 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshikapa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry