Location & Surroundings
Tshilema is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 673 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 68 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 580 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 69 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° 14' 41" S, 20° 12' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 673 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,626 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:20
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshilema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshilema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.22 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 | 22.9 | 0.7 | 65 | 88 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 0.8 | 275 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 27 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.4 | 4.2 | 72 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 727.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 0.7 | 232 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 98 | 189.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 2.5 | 353 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 270 | 81 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 72 | 28.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 2.6 | 335 | 43 | 1,010.2 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 49 | 571.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 2.4 | 311 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 42 | 210.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 1.5 | 12 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 282 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 28.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.8 | 2.2 | 323 | 32 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 779.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 299 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 81 | 259.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 2.0 | 358 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 1.83 / 3.19 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshilema?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tshilema today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tshilema?
Local time is 11:20. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshilema?
Tshilema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshilema?
DEM 673 m.
Where is Tshilema located?
It is at -6.24465, 20.20653 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshilema in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.