Location & Surroundings
Katambwe is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 822 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 960 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 43 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° 56' 36" S, 23° 36' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 822 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 02:59
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 18 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 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 3.3 mm. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.35 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 | 21.3 | 1.7 | 280 | 88 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.6 | 346 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 2.3 | 298 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 23.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.7 | 9 | 53 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 495.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 2.2 | 196 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 3.35 / 3.35 | 100 | 227.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 321 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 246 | 81 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 54.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.9 | 1.0 | 323 | 37 | 1,007.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 95 | 762.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 1.9 | 53 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 4.61 / 4.66 | 100 | 142.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 2.1 | 339 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 2.5 | 280 | 85 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 93 | 49.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.9 | 2.0 | 2 | 35 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 847.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 1.8 | 329 | 82 | 1,011.7 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 6 | 117.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katambwe?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 3.3 mm. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katambwe today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Katambwe?
Local time is 02:59. 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 822 m.
Where is Katambwe located?
It is at -6.94321, 23.60493 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katambwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.