Location & Surroundings
Katana is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambove, 30 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1435 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: Kitana
Overview
Katana is watercourse in Katanga Province, DR Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 37' 28" S, 26° 41' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1114 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:19
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (153 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 22.4 | 1.0 | 153 | 35 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 3.6 | 107 | 30 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.2 | 3.2 | 106 | 15 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 861.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 1.3 | 87 | 23 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 284.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.7 | 147 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 115 | 29 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 1.8 | 73 | 15 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 934.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 1.8 | 188 | 25 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 224.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 1.1 | 261 | 40 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 0.8 | 213 | 29 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.1 | 2.8 | 19 | 18 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 842.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 3.4 | 283 | 39 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 152.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 2.1 | 250 | 50 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katana?
Now 22.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 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 Katana today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Katana?
Local time is 09:19. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katana?
Katana is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katana?
DEM 1,114 m.
Where is Katana located?
It is at -10.62447, 26.69537 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katana in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry