Location & Surroundings
Katamba is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 887 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, about 165 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 920 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 5 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
8° 21' 19" S, 22° 36' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 887 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:57
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 842 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
1.36 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 | 21.1 | 1.2 | 115 | 87 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 2.1 | 360 | 35 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 841.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 207 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 82 | 309.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 55 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.16 / 0.24 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 0.5 | 145 | 82 | 1,017.4 | 1.12 / 1.36 | 45 | 61.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 1.6 | 41 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 815.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 2.8 | 149 | 92 | 1,015.3 | 1.74 / 1.74 | 99 | 205.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 1.5 | 211 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 0.03 / 1.77 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.9 | 1.2 | 192 | 94 | 1,017.9 | 0.43 / 2.21 | 100 | 32.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 226 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 99 | 227.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.4 | 288 | 90 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 41 | 186.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 0.9 | 278 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 0.9 | 310 | 96 | 1,017.3 | 2.98 / 2.98 | 100 | 26.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katamba?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 842 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katamba today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Katamba?
Local time is 17:57. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katamba?
Katamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katamba?
DEM 887 m.
Where is Katamba located?
It is at -8.35516, 22.60126 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.