Location & Surroundings
Katai is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 833 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, about 135 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 390 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, about 130 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° 8' 29" S, 18° 20' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 833 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:15
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Katai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 703 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (293 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
4.10 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 | 21.3 | 1.9 | 293 | 90 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 251 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 97 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 1.5 | 339 | 39 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 702.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 0.7 | 310 | 68 | 1,009.5 | 0.20 / 0.26 | 75 | 85.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 2.3 | 341 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 3.84 / 4.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 246 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 98 | 13.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 3.5 | 344 | 57 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 520.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 235 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 4.65 / 4.69 | 95 | 276.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 1.4 | 234 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.26 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 2.1 | 51 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 2.22 | 100 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 1.9 | 347 | 61 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 100 | 338.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 18 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 249.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.4 | 1.1 | 311 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.69 / 1.13 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katai?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 703 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katai today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Katai?
Local time is 08:15. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katai?
Katai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katai?
DEM 833 m.
Where is Katai located?
It is at -6.14151, 18.34165 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katai in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.