Location & Surroundings
Katako is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 551 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukula, 74 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1015 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshumbe Airport, 72 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
3° 27' 0" S, 24° 24' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 551 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 09:10
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Katako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 38.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
43 %
Precip
1.49 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 | 23.1 | 1.2 | 340 | 75 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 0.5 | 298 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 73 | 44.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.3 | 1.4 | 104 | 28 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 838.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.4 | 62 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 2.81 / 2.87 | 100 | 121.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 0.2 | 311 | 93 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 1.49 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.1 | 342 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 44 | 50.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 2.3 | 58 | 43 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 757.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 68 | 85 | 1,008.3 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 100 | 111.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 1.9 | 339 | 88 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 287 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.88 / 1.03 | 100 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 1.4 | 339 | 52 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 99 | 615.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 320 | 92 | 1,010.3 | 1.34 / 1.53 | 98 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 1.6 | 288 | 98 | 1,010.7 | 0.54 / 2.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katako?
Now 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 38.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katako today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Katako?
Local time is 09:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katako?
Katako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katako?
DEM 551 m.
Where is Katako located?
It is at -3.45000, 24.40000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katako in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.