Location & Surroundings
Tshimabele is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 653 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 48 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 700 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 48 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° 34' 7" S, 21° 12' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 653 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,080 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:19
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshimabele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshimabele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
2.66 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 | 24.9 | 0.9 | 24 | 63 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 356 | 90 | 1,010.6 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.2 | 237 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 38.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.3 | 2.0 | 317 | 34 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 727.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.1 | 225 | 92 | 1,009.0 | 2.66 / 2.66 | 100 | 169.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.0 | 182 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 249 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 1.06 | 100 | 10.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.0 | 1.9 | 279 | 38 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 61 | 645.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 1.7 | 113 | 91 | 1,010.7 | 1.18 / 1.27 | 72 | 218.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 196 | 97 | 1,010.9 | 3.07 / 4.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 237 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 30.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 0.7 | 105 | 51 | 1,009.1 | 0.30 / 0.44 | 78 | 621.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.2 | 1.1 | 13 | 69 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 288.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshimabele?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tshimabele today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Tshimabele?
Local time is 03:19. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshimabele?
Tshimabele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshimabele?
DEM 653 m.
Where is Tshimabele located?
It is at -6.56854, 21.20718 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshimabele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.