Location & Surroundings
Katala is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boma, 38 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 340 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kitona Base, 32 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° 57' 59" S, 12° 43' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 69 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Katala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
2.02 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 | 26.3 | 1.6 | 183 | 83 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.1 | 2.4 | 268 | 47 | 1,008.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 32 | 688.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 3.1 | 250 | 79 | 1,009.9 | 0.51 / 0.52 | 13 | 370.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 197 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 1.97 / 2.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.0 | 301 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 2.02 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 1.4 | 300 | 79 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 150.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 3.1 | 248 | 81 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 189.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 221 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 0.9 | 176 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 99 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 2.8 | 254 | 59 | 1,009.9 | 0.47 / 0.61 | 77 | 478.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 275 | 78 | 1,010.5 | 0.57 / 1.18 | 80 | 305.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 264 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.1 | 0.4 | 157 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.15 / 0.20 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katala?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katala today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Katala?
Local time is 18:41. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katala?
Katala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katala?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Katala located?
It is at -5.96643, 12.72802 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.