Location & Surroundings
Katamba is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 867 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 82 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 865 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 75 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
6° 37' 25" S, 22° 46' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 867 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,025 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:40
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.68 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 | 20.1 | 1.4 | 257 | 96 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 298 | 85 | 1,015.9 | 1.28 / 1.28 | 91 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 0.4 | 318 | 48 | 1,010.9 | 2.05 / 3.33 | 95 | 800.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 129 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 5.66 / 8.99 | 100 | 255.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.5 | 205 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 2.1 | 212 | 80 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 64 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.0 | 0.9 | 59 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 843.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 117 | 73 | 1,011.9 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 180.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 1.3 | 164 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.76 / 1.04 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 172 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 46.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 1.0 | 349 | 34 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 764.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 0.3 | 351 | 68 | 1,009.8 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 68 | 189.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.1 | 1.9 | 281 | 86 | 1,009.2 | 0.11 / 0.34 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katamba?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katamba today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Katamba?
Local time is 08:40. 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 867 m.
Where is Katamba located?
It is at -6.62348, 22.77320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.