Location & Surroundings
Tshimbao is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 773 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 47 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Tshimba
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° 59' 14" S, 22° 49' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 773 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,056 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:24
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tshimbao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshimbao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 23.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 172 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
3.6 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.0 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 | 3.6 | 255 | 97 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 47 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 2.69 / 2.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 278 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 82 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 172.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.9 | 108 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 81 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 25 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 57.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.8 | 1.8 | 81 | 33 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 881.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 1.6 | 37 | 61 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 342.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 27 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 320 | 75 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 57.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.2 | 0.8 | 32 | 34 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 873.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 1.8 | 24 | 69 | 1,008.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 60 | 314.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshimbao?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 23.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 172 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 06:05 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Tshimbao?
Local time is 06:24. 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 773 m.
Where is Tshimbao located?
It is at -5.98726, 22.83264 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshimbao in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.