Location & Surroundings
Katama is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 915 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 81 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 960 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 88 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
9° 9' 49" S, 22° 32' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 915 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 09:43
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.42 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 | 17.7 | 1.1 | 176 | 94 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.6 | 145 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 60 | 53.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 1.7 | 360 | 33 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 761.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 3.2 | 130 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 1.34 / 1.37 | 21 | 135.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.8 | 354 | 92 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 0.4 | 57 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 2.6 | 347 | 35 | 1,005.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 94 | 842.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 2.8 | 4 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 8.77 / 8.89 | 100 | 100.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.3 | 1.9 | 318 | 95 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 323 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.91 / 1.53 | 100 | 26.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 2.9 | 299 | 60 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 86 | 450.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 2.8 | 319 | 98 | 1,011.2 | 3.81 / 4.11 | 72 | 218.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.9 | 1.1 | 220 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katama?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katama today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Katama?
Local time is 09:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katama?
Katama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katama?
DEM 915 m.
Where is Katama located?
It is at -9.16348, 22.54066 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katama in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.