Location & Surroundings
Tshikutsha is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 798 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 54 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 605 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 53 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° 31' 13" S, 20° 19' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 798 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 40 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:39
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshikutsha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshikutsha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 26.0 | 0.4 | 351 | 64 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.6 | 0.9 | 357 | 32 | 1,007.8 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 99 | 721.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 307 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 1.35 / 1.68 | 62 | 148.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 11 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.1 | 253 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.2 | 1.0 | 342 | 28 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 807.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 4.0 | 35 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 2.29 / 2.29 | 95 | 249.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.1 | 340 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 2.5 | 284 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 26.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 2.3 | 311 | 39 | 1,009.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 94 | 743.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.1 | 87 | 65 | 1,010.3 | 0.17 / 0.25 | 12 | 204.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 356 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 3.87 / 4.12 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 2.4 | 289 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 26.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshikutsha?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Tshikutsha today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tshikutsha?
Local time is 16:39. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshikutsha?
Tshikutsha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshikutsha?
DEM 798 m.
Where is Tshikutsha located?
It is at -6.52027, 20.32515 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshikutsha in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.