Location & Surroundings
Tshimbalanga is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 779 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 48 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 49 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° 18' 34" S, 22° 17' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 779 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 416 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:00
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshimbalanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshimbalanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 30.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 24.2 | 1.0 | 313 | 70 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 3.8 | 8 | 51 | 1,009.4 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 99 | 513.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 2 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.23 / 0.66 | 100 | 220.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 296 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 2.0 | 305 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.8 | 2.1 | 35 | 35 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 661.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 277 | 58 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 75 | 336.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 125 | 89 | 1,010.7 | 1.43 / 1.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.8 | 253 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 18.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 3.0 | 267 | 41 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 633.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 0.5 | 171 | 77 | 1,009.2 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 89 | 288.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 234 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 9.46 / 10.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.9 | 2.4 | 230 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.01 | 100 | 7.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshimbalanga?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 30.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Tshimbalanga today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Tshimbalanga?
Local time is 14:00. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshimbalanga?
Tshimbalanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshimbalanga?
DEM 779 m.
Where is Tshimbalanga located?
It is at -6.30935, 22.29657 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshimbalanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.