Location & Surroundings
Katabwa is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,296 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubumbashi, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1605 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 46 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 58' 35" S, 27° 41' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1296 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:11
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katabwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katabwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 38.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 952 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 25.0 | 1.4 | 166 | 26 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 160 | 34 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 2.7 | 59 | 25 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 93.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.4 | 4.8 | 106 | 11 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 952.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 1.6 | 113 | 19 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 304.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.4 | 100 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 3.7 | 62 | 22 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 95.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.1 | 4.0 | 93 | 11 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 950.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.5 | 5.2 | 127 | 16 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 301.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 2.5 | 117 | 32 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 5.1 | 83 | 29 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.7 | 3.6 | 84 | 13 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 949.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.9 | 2.4 | 89 | 22 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 313.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katabwa?
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 38.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 952 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 Katabwa today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Katabwa?
Local time is 03:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katabwa?
Katabwa is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Katabwa?
DEM 1,296 m.
Where is Katabwa located?
It is at -11.97627, 27.69111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katabwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.