Location & Surroundings
Katambaie is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 620 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Demba, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 785 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 54 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
5° 26' 30" S, 22° 18' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 620 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 285 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:54
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katambaie
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katambaie, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (18 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 28.9 | 1.9 | 18 | 60 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 206 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 92 | 287.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 155 | 94 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 199 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 0.7 | 328 | 36 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 735.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 130 | 98 | 1,010.5 | 2.41 / 2.41 | 100 | 98.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 162 | 99 | 1,011.1 | 4.03 / 6.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 61 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 2.16 | 100 | 25.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.5 | 2.1 | 33 | 52 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 571.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 115 | 87 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 124.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.5 | 146 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 57 | 99 | 1,014.7 | 4.70 / 4.71 | 100 | 5.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.5 | 0.6 | 199 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 3.26 | 74 | 307.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katambaie?
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 735 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 Katambaie today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Katambaie?
Local time is 21:54. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katambaie?
Katambaie is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katambaie?
DEM 620 m.
Where is Katambaie located?
It is at -5.44177, 22.30441 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katambaie in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.