Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 563 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kampene, 38 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1250 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kindu Airport, 80 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
3° 17' 2" S, 26° 32' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 563 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 05:14
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Katanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
31 %
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 | 22.2 | 0.2 | 155 | 87 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.8 | 55 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.0 | 41 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 2.30 / 2.61 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 2.0 | 46 | 63 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 298.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.2 | 71 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 133.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 0.5 | 55 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 32 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 1.4 | 299 | 48 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 565.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.4 | 1.2 | 72 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 30 | 258.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 0.4 | 218 | 97 | 1,010.8 | 0.50 / 0.58 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 4 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 60.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 1.2 | 318 | 45 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 712.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 1.7 | 111 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 95 | 246.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 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 05:52 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 05:14. 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 563 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at -3.28399, 26.53650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.