Location & Surroundings
Tshikele is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 637 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 19 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° 0' 12" S, 22° 20' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 637 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,820 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:25
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshikele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshikele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 32.4 | 0.8 | 69 | 39 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 0.4 | 54 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 17 | 160.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 58 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.65 / 1.22 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 0.6 | 312 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 38.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 2.0 | 90 | 51 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 445.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 281 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 1.58 / 1.58 | 61 | 139.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 196 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.55 / 2.13 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 305 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 98 | 7.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 2.1 | 272 | 70 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 143.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 248 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 121.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 132 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 2.1 | 297 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.18 / 0.40 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.9 | 1.4 | 300 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 83 | 590.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshikele?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 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 Tshikele today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Tshikele?
Local time is 22:25. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshikele?
Tshikele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshikele?
DEM 637 m.
Where is Tshikele located?
It is at -6.00340, 22.33605 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshikele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.