Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 677 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 26 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 625 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: Katonga
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° 19' 57" S, 20° 34' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 677 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,930 p/km²
- Built-up 9.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:40
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Katanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
6.13 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 | 23.7 | 0.8 | 40 | 71 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.5 | 215 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 128 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 50.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 1.3 | 250 | 36 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 793.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 0.8 | 174 | 94 | 1,009.4 | 6.13 / 6.13 | 69 | 158.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 209 | 96 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 0.5 | 213 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 42.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.7 | 1.6 | 320 | 39 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 839.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.8 | 1.6 | 169 | 95 | 1,008.3 | 3.70 / 3.70 | 97 | 228.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.4 | 10 | 99 | 1,010.3 | 0.20 / 3.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 2.5 | 329 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 21.73 / 25.63 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 2.0 | 293 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 4.04 | 100 | 85.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.2 | 1.0 | 201 | 93 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 94.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 793 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katanga today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 03:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katanga?
Katanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katanga?
DEM 677 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at -6.33253, 20.58211 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.