Location & Surroundings
Katala is an intermittent stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 783 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 78 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 325 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 79 km away.
Overview
Katala is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 17' 18" S, 17° 29' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 783 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:30
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Katala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.53 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 | 18.7 | 0.4 | 316 | 96 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.3 | 178 | 91 | 1,016.0 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 100 | 34.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 2.9 | 62 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 85 | 635.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 24 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 55 | 212.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 0.5 | 203 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.38 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 171 | 93 | 1,016.0 | 0.77 / 1.29 | 100 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 2.2 | 32 | 47 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 99 | 722.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 2.3 | 140 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 3.72 / 4.43 | 100 | 200.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 1.0 | 213 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 2.21 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 0.9 | 222 | 93 | 1,015.6 | 2.33 / 4.54 | 93 | 29.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.0 | 254 | 79 | 1,011.7 | 0.07 / 4.61 | 32 | 509.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 312 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 11 | 382.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.2 | 1.0 | 244 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 1.10 / 2.17 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katala?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katala today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Katala?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katala?
Katala is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Katala?
DEM 783 m.
Where is Katala located?
It is at -6.28834, 17.49887 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry