Location & Surroundings
Tshimba is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 663 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 49 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 665 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 83 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
5° 42' 57" S, 21° 10' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 663 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,500 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:17
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 342 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 21.5 | 0.6 | 115 | 95 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 220 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 2.37 / 2.37 | 100 | 24.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 1.5 | 43 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 342.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.9 | 3 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 49 | 197.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.3 | 350 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 305 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 29.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.1 | 1.9 | 303 | 37 | 1,009.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 96 | 720.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 0.7 | 344 | 70 | 1,010.7 | 0.14 / 0.20 | 11 | 146.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 1.0 | 5 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 2.91 / 3.10 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 300 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 29.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.2 | 1.0 | 329 | 30 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 792.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 33 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 2.30 / 2.30 | 99 | 266.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 1.3 | 338 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.10 | 74 | 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 Tshimba?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 342 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 Tshimba today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tshimba?
Local time is 11:17. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshimba?
Tshimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshimba?
DEM 663 m.
Where is Tshimba located?
It is at -5.71582, 21.16755 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshimba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.