Location & Surroundings
Tshimbofu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 552 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 645 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 14 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° 31' 50" S, 20° 42' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 552 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 244 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:50
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshimbofu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshimbofu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.2 | 277 | 78 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.8 | 2.6 | 353 | 34 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 781.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 349 | 58 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 320.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.0 | 269 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 0.7 | 338 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.4 | 2.1 | 359 | 27 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 817.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 2.1 | 2 | 46 | 1,008.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 39 | 127.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 327 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 2.26 / 2.30 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 1.5 | 345 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 98 | 29.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.2 | 2.8 | 357 | 34 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 767.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 101 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 4.67 / 4.68 | 100 | 202.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 28 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 1.15 / 5.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 1.4 | 321 | 84 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 100 | 13.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshimbofu?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 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 Tshimbofu today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tshimbofu?
Local time is 18:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshimbofu?
Tshimbofu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshimbofu?
DEM 552 m.
Where is Tshimbofu located?
It is at -6.53052, 20.70547 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshimbofu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.