Location & Surroundings
Tshikula is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 884 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, about 160 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 920 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Tshikula Mbangu
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
8° 24' 44" S, 22° 33' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 884 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 12:57
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tshikula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshikula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.49 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 | 18.3 | 1.2 | 126 | 99 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 1.9 | 171 | 95 | 1,017.7 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 94 | 21.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 2.4 | 132 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 691.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 1.5 | 247 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 3.04 / 3.10 | 95 | 80.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 1.2 | 198 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 1.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 298 | 89 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.2 | 1.6 | 337 | 46 | 1,009.8 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 93 | 767.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 0.6 | 64 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 1.79 / 2.06 | 76 | 146.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.4 | 1.4 | 147 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 18.13 / 20.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 0.6 | 188 | 99 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 11.86 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 310 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 3.11 | 97 | 153.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 1.4 | 301 | 93 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 94 | 174.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 1.1 | 312 | 98 | 1,015.9 | 0.44 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshikula?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tshikula today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Tshikula?
Local time is 12:57. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshikula?
Tshikula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshikula?
DEM 884 m.
Where is Tshikula located?
It is at -8.41236, 22.55058 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshikula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.