Location & Surroundings
Tshimpata is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 584 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 38 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 965 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Kimpata
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° 55' 58" S, 23° 52' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 584 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:05
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Tshimpata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshimpata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 21.1 | 1.4 | 261 | 97 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 2.9 | 310 | 51 | 1,008.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 69 | 660.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 2.1 | 290 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 2.52 / 2.53 | 27 | 290.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 236 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.3 | 266 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 53.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.0 | 1.8 | 305 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 849.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 22 | 65 | 1,010.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 51 | 264.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 133 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 0.14 / 0.19 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.3 | 0.7 | 205 | 75 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 79 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 1.2 | 288 | 45 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 748.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 0.7 | 62 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 3.62 / 3.62 | 98 | 119.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 351 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.5 | 1.2 | 322 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 33.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshimpata?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Tshimpata today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Tshimpata?
Local time is 15:05. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshimpata?
Tshimpata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshimpata?
DEM 584 m.
Where is Tshimpata located?
It is at -5.93287, 23.86845 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshimpata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.