Location & Surroundings
Tshitshika is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 864 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 83 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 43 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
7° 19' 43" S, 22° 2' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 864 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,577 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:37
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Tshitshika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshitshika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
35.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,007.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 35.0 | 2.3 | 17 | 33 | 1,007.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 77 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 1.86 / 1.86 | 84 | 189.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 304 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.83 / 2.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 273 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 19.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 1.5 | 302 | 35 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 603.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 3.2 | 143 | 84 | 1,010.3 | 3.34 / 3.34 | 100 | 221.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 218 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 0.43 / 3.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 274 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 94 | 24.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.0 | 2.8 | 295 | 52 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 94 | 619.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.2 | 69 | 86 | 1,013.0 | 1.40 / 1.59 | 100 | 206.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 2.5 | 266 | 93 | 1,014.4 | 0.98 / 2.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 2.4 | 270 | 86 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 29.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.5 | 1.9 | 326 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 2.69 / 2.69 | 71 | 663.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshitshika?
Now 35.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Tshitshika today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Tshitshika?
Local time is 20:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshitshika?
Tshitshika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshitshika?
DEM 864 m.
Where is Tshitshika located?
It is at -7.32868, 22.03593 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshitshika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.