Location & Surroundings
Tshilenge is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 608 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 960 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 24 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' 1" S, 23° 45' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 608 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10,798 p/km²
- Built-up 20.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:37
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshilenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshilenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 28.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 559 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.4 | 1.1 | 321 | 95 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 135 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 20.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 2.7 | 52 | 60 | 1,010.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 84 | 559.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 62 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 1.02 / 1.13 | 100 | 239.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.0 | 307 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 34 | 68 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.0 | 3.4 | 32 | 32 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 866.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 88 | 58 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 333.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 1.6 | 9 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 351 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 95 | 61.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.2 | 2.2 | 27 | 30 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 880.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 0.7 | 315 | 66 | 1,008.6 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 20 | 221.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 1.3 | 25 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 1.52 / 2.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshilenge?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 28.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 559 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 Tshilenge today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Tshilenge?
Local time is 10:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshilenge?
Tshilenge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshilenge?
DEM 608 m.
Where is Tshilenge located?
It is at -6.23373, 23.75377 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshilenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.