Location & Surroundings
Katambwe is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 534 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kampene, 73 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kindu Airport, about 120 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
3° 57' 56" S, 26° 7' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 534 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 302 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:21
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katambwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katambwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 23.8 | 1.9 | 339 | 85 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.8 | 1.3 | 284 | 47 | 1,008.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 732.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 322 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 16.97 / 17.04 | 100 | 48.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.6 | 283 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 11.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.6 | 52 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 28.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 0.5 | 360 | 62 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 455.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 15 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 1.14 / 1.18 | 99 | 133.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 334 | 99 | 1,012.3 | 3.82 / 5.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 1.8 | 11 | 96 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 2.18 | 100 | 18.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 345 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 203.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.6 | 99 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 78.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 0.8 | 122 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 0.2 | 59 | 82 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 26.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katambwe?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 Katambwe today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Katambwe?
Local time is 18:21. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katambwe?
Katambwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katambwe?
DEM 534 m.
Where is Katambwe located?
It is at -3.96553, 26.12821 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katambwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.