Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 631 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 43 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 775 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 48 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° 7' 24" S, 22° 5' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 631 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 17:26
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 23.6 | 0.7 | 320 | 73 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.8 | 1.7 | 33 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 71 | 835.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 0.5 | 239 | 65 | 1,011.4 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 75 | 209.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 125 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.04 / 0.10 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.8 | 108 | 71 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 0.7 | 51 | 54 | 1,010.0 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 93 | 596.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 206 | 97 | 1,011.4 | 2.09 / 2.25 | 99 | 127.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 194 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 2.52 / 4.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 0.8 | 159 | 91 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 1.08 | 100 | 36.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.1 | 0.9 | 7 | 43 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 73 | 674.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 209 | 97 | 1,011.1 | 2.10 / 2.14 | 99 | 180.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 355 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 2.91 / 5.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 1.4 | 323 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 2.61 | 100 | 24.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 836 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 06:04 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 17:26. 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 631 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at -6.12338, 22.09848 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.