Location & Surroundings
Tshimpuki is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 668 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 820 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 11 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
5° 58' 54" S, 22° 31' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 668 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 343 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:20
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshimpuki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshimpuki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 22.0 | 0.8 | 139 | 88 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 349 | 94 | 1,010.6 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 322 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.2 | 0.6 | 98 | 40 | 1,009.2 | 0.15 / 0.16 | 81 | 601.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.7 | 175 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 95 | 162.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.9 | 311 | 89 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 210 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 55.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.9 | 2.5 | 107 | 30 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 866.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 2.2 | 16 | 61 | 1,010.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 55 | 286.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 241 | 78 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 1.1 | 266 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.8 | 2.5 | 9 | 25 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 879.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 0.1 | 264 | 65 | 1,009.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 68 | 229.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshimpuki?
Now 22.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tshimpuki today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Tshimpuki?
Local time is 08:20. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshimpuki?
Tshimpuki is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshimpuki?
DEM 668 m.
Where is Tshimpuki located?
It is at -5.98177, 22.51961 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshimpuki in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.