Location & Surroundings
Katala is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 702 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 88 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 85 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° 25' 26" S, 17° 25' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 702 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 504 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:44
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Katala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
35 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 28.9 | 2.3 | 30 | 61 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 357 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 99 | 324.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 0.6 | 212 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 178 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 1.3 | 122 | 45 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 389.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 166 | 77 | 1,009.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 15 | 334.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.2 | 168 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 2.89 / 2.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 171 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 29.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.2 | 0.4 | 201 | 42 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 665.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 23 | 93 | 1,010.1 | 2.65 / 2.65 | 89 | 226.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 238 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 1.20 / 3.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 236 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 81 | 21.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.5 | 2.1 | 346 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 8.01 / 8.34 | 100 | 304.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katala?
Now 28.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 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 Katala today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Katala?
Local time is 20:44. 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 702 m.
Where is Katala located?
It is at -5.42379, 17.43035 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.