Location & Surroundings
Tshimbao is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 799 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 55 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 56 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° 22' 6" S, 22° 16' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 799 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,611 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:47
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshimbao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshimbao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 36.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 W/m2.
Temperature
35.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 35.1 | 2.0 | 61 | 31 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.2 | 165 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 1.88 / 1.88 | 96 | 215.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 338 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.40 / 2.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 213 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 15.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 2.6 | 87 | 27 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 798.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 344 | 58 | 1,009.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 36 | 253.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 2.3 | 345 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 284 | 77 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 36.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.2 | 1.4 | 304 | 32 | 1,008.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 93 | 734.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 32 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 2.06 / 2.09 | 62 | 159.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 344 | 94 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 279 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 34.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.7 | 1.8 | 309 | 27 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 809.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshimbao?
Now 35.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 36.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 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 Tshimbao today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tshimbao?
Local time is 00:47. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshimbao?
Tshimbao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshimbao?
DEM 799 m.
Where is Tshimbao located?
It is at -6.36822, 22.27206 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshimbao in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.