Location & Surroundings
Tshitamba is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 605 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 10 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 640 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 9 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° 26' 23" S, 20° 42' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 605 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:34
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshitamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshitamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (293 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 27.3 | 1.2 | 293 | 51 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 125 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.2 | 216 | 88 | 1,017.2 | 2.35 / 2.70 | 82 | 39.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.8 | 0.3 | 251 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 767.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 1.4 | 295 | 61 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 267.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 187 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 3.15 / 3.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 278 | 97 | 1,016.3 | 3.96 / 7.11 | 100 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 2.6 | 322 | 45 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 60 | 594.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 0.6 | 15 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 1.80 / 1.83 | 99 | 211.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 317 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 286 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 5.75 / 5.94 | 97 | 10.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 1.9 | 295 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 37 | 370.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 1.7 | 333 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 1.17 / 1.67 | 90 | 344.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshitamba?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 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 Tshitamba today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Tshitamba?
Local time is 04:34. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshitamba?
Tshitamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshitamba?
DEM 605 m.
Where is Tshitamba located?
It is at -6.43961, 20.71383 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshitamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.