Location & Surroundings
Katala is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 50 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 635 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 58 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
5° 19' 45" S, 20° 58' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 512 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,999 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:57
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 715 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
57 %
Precip
0.87 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 | 25.9 | 0.9 | 29 | 57 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 4 | 69 | 1,012.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 219 | 94 | 1,016.6 | 3.89 / 3.92 | 99 | 34.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.2 | 0.7 | 208 | 35 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 715.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 0.5 | 77 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 100 | 189.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 211 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 235 | 97 | 1,016.7 | 7.92 / 8.66 | 100 | 20.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 1.9 | 265 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 42 | 427.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 1.0 | 318 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 2.50 / 3.07 | 94 | 251.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 299 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 296 | 88 | 1,016.5 | 0.08 / 0.14 | 100 | 40.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 2.6 | 316 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.55 / 0.69 | 100 | 532.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 1.1 | 342 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 5.51 / 6.20 | 100 | 257.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katala?
Now 25.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 715 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katala today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katala?
Local time is 03:57. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katala?
Katala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katala?
DEM 512 m.
Where is Katala located?
It is at -5.32918, 20.97019 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.