Location & Surroundings
Katagara is a settlement in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,684 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutshuru, 18 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1600 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 33 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
1° 20' 40" S, 29° 25' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1684 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 12:18
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katagara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katagara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (169 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 14.6 | 1.1 | 169 | 78 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 47 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 53 | 54.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 0.4 | 14 | 50 | 1,013.1 | 0.09 / 0.22 | 90 | 393.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 169 | 60 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 85 | 130.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 0.4 | 175 | 73 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 0.3 | 68 | 65 | 1,017.2 | 0.57 / 0.61 | 82 | 29.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 1.1 | 149 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.81 / 1.43 | 97 | 388.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.4 | 133 | 76 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 52 | 31.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.1 | 0.6 | 152 | 85 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 0.6 | 88 | 51 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 39 | 75.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 154 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 2.24 / 2.38 | 98 | 571.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 0.6 | 143 | 93 | 1,017.6 | 1.52 / 3.90 | 100 | 114.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.5 | 1.1 | 168 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katagara?
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 393 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 Katagara today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Katagara?
Local time is 12:18. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katagara?
Katagara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katagara?
DEM 1,684 m.
Where is Katagara located?
It is at -1.34447, 29.42356 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katagara in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.