Location & Surroundings
Katala is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 908 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 66 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 890 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 52 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
7° 3' 56" S, 22° 51' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 908 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,607 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:21
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Katala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 24.4 | 1.2 | 272 | 61 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 0.2 | 33 | 43 | 1,009.5 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 81 | 570.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 95 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 4.05 / 4.41 | 78 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.4 | 284 | 76 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.0 | 309 | 66 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.6 | 0.5 | 218 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 68 | 774.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 141 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 1.36 / 1.38 | 54 | 200.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 2.2 | 315 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 1.9 | 272 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.1 | 0.4 | 66 | 27 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 764.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.1 | 313 | 55 | 1,008.7 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 188.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 312 | 80 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 2.8 | 317 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 35.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katala?
Now 24.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 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 06:21 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Katala?
Local time is 16:21. 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 908 m.
Where is Katala located?
It is at -7.06558, 22.85676 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.