Location & Surroundings
Katambala is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 961 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 53 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 920 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 76 km away.
Also known as: Kitambala
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° 18' 41" S, 23° 4' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 961 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 00:18
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katambala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katambala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
33.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 33.5 | 1.9 | 3 | 34 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 0.7 | 75 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 4.22 / 4.22 | 100 | 170.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 81 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 259 | 82 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 47.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 1.1 | 341 | 42 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 693.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.3 | 113 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 71 | 171.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 1.2 | 141 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 4.86 / 6.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 1.8 | 198 | 94 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 89 | 25.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.2 | 1.9 | 262 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 88 | 565.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.9 | 271 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 7.17 / 7.25 | 91 | 127.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 314 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 232 | 94 | 1,016.7 | 3.78 / 5.48 | 100 | 38.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 2.7 | 259 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 3.30 | 77 | 513.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katambala?
Now 33.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 Katambala today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Katambala?
Local time is 00:18. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katambala?
Katambala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katambala?
DEM 961 m.
Where is Katambala located?
It is at -7.31150, 23.07945 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katambala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.