Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,195 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 49 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1505 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 61 km away.
Basic Data
- Type abandoned populated place (PPLQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 17' 58" S, 27° 3' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1195 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 32 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:46
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Weather in Katanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 454 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.9 | 0.8 | 288 | 45 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 163 | 54 | 1,014.1 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 100 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.0 | 1.7 | 106 | 29 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 453.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.1 | 59 | 40 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 229.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 1.5 | 8 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 0.5 | 89 | 48 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 67.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 1.0 | 90 | 24 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 645.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 345 | 45 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 65.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 1.0 | 96 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 0 | 52 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.5 | 1.0 | 82 | 22 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 654.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 50 | 38 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 60 | 138.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.5 | 166 | 47 | 1,012.6 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 454 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 Katanga today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 09:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katanga?
Katanga is a abandoned populated place.
What is the elevation of Katanga?
DEM 1,195 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at -11.29950, 27.05328 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.