Location & Surroundings
Tshikui is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 654 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 37 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 975 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: Tshikuy
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° 18' 15" S, 23° 52' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 654 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 389 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:03
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tshikui
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshikui, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
32.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 32.0 | 2.1 | 33 | 46 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 32 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 31 | 256.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 344 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.56 / 1.42 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 0.5 | 332 | 74 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.9 | 1.6 | 51 | 33 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 838.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 0.9 | 119 | 54 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 267.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 0.4 | 40 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 354 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 19 | 62.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.1 | 1.4 | 358 | 30 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 882.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 1.6 | 6 | 54 | 1,008.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 88 | 208.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.9 | 339 | 91 | 1,010.2 | 2.78 / 2.82 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.7 | 323 | 78 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 96 | 55.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.9 | 3.1 | 292 | 53 | 1,009.3 | 1.81 / 1.99 | 95 | 686.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshikui?
Now 32.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.3 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 Tshikui today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Tshikui?
Local time is 20:03. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshikui?
Tshikui is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshikui?
DEM 654 m.
Where is Tshikui located?
It is at -6.30425, 23.87604 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshikui in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.