Location & Surroundings
Tshiwatu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 659 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 51 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 680 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 48 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° 51' 30" S, 20° 54' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 659 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:48
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Tshiwatu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshiwatu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 25.6 | 1.7 | 335 | 63 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 0 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 258 | 79 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 27.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.0 | 2.4 | 346 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 797.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 2.6 | 29 | 45 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 263.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 48 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 311 | 70 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 34.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.3 | 2.0 | 357 | 31 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 746.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.5 | 1.4 | 71 | 61 | 1,009.9 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 43 | 188.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 320 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.51 / 1.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 347 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 14 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.2 | 2.6 | 323 | 32 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 753.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.3 | 0.5 | 340 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 2.05 / 2.05 | 100 | 203.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshiwatu?
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 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 Tshiwatu today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tshiwatu?
Local time is 02:48. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshiwatu?
Tshiwatu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshiwatu?
DEM 659 m.
Where is Tshiwatu located?
It is at -6.85845, 20.91209 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshiwatu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.