Location & Surroundings
Katambwe is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 658 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chitato, 38 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 690 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chitato Airport, 40 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
7° 1' 16" S, 20° 56' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 658 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 296 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:01
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katambwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katambwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Temperature
30.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 30.8 | 1.6 | 357 | 47 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 187 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 96 | 168.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 214 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 185 | 78 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 26 | 50.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 0.9 | 335 | 36 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 763.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.8 | 17 | 83 | 1,010.3 | 1.00 / 1.01 | 84 | 174.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 317 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 3.71 / 4.73 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 296 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.1 | 2.3 | 354 | 47 | 1,008.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 87 | 661.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 45 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.33 / 0.45 | 100 | 165.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 2.4 | 317 | 99 | 1,011.6 | 9.97 / 10.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.9 | 309 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 97 | 32.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.8 | 2.6 | 353 | 39 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 773.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katambwe?
Now 30.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 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 06:08 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katambwe?
Local time is 23:01. 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 658 m.
Where is Katambwe located?
It is at -7.02098, 20.93662 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katambwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.