Location & Surroundings
Tshitala is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 472 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 51 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 615 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 53 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° 0' 38" S, 20° 35' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 472 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 10:20
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshitala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshitala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 20.7 | 0.6 | 277 | 97 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 216 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 41.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.1 | 0.8 | 232 | 36 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 863.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 0.6 | 122 | 67 | 1,010.1 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 95 | 256.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.0 | 5 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 1.2 | 317 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 2.0 | 261 | 35 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 706.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 263 | 84 | 1,008.8 | 5.19 / 5.19 | 60 | 157.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 1.1 | 299 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 2.6 | 315 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 24.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 3.2 | 318 | 68 | 1,010.2 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 100 | 446.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 309 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 1.38 / 2.46 | 77 | 225.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.6 | 1.5 | 271 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshitala?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 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 Tshitala today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Tshitala?
Local time is 10:20. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshitala?
Tshitala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshitala?
DEM 472 m.
Where is Tshitala located?
It is at -6.01066, 20.58695 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshitala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.