Location & Surroundings
Katana is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 737 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 90 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 360 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 88 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
5° 39' 11" S, 18° 17' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 737 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 211 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:51
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Katana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 25.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.3 | 0.4 | 53 | 96 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 103 | 95 | 1,016.3 | 6.89 / 6.89 | 79 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 3.3 | 4 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 4.13 | 100 | 322.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 303 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 98 | 240.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.8 | 224 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 238 | 78 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 29.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 0.4 | 88 | 57 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 321.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 342 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 237.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.0 | 1.4 | 189 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 1.02 / 1.15 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 327 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 76 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 3.0 | 34 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 731.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.8 | 268 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 5 | 227.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 1.3 | 242 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.84 / 1.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katana?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 25.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 323 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 05:30 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Katana?
Local time is 11:51. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katana?
Katana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katana?
DEM 737 m.
Where is Katana located?
It is at -5.65299, 18.28979 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katana in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.