Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 603 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Katanga is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 47' 1" S, 22° 36' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 603 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 11:43
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 19.2 | 1.3 | 321 | 97 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 229 | 92 | 1,015.0 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 91 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.4 | 334 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 644.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 286 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 73 | 287.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 0.6 | 220 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 0.9 | 314 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.1 | 1.3 | 165 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 821.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 331 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 4.12 / 4.12 | 100 | 277.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.9 | 0.4 | 45 | 88 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 0.4 | 277 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 16.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 2.0 | 309 | 40 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 738.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 30 | 81 | 1,010.5 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 19 | 333.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.3 | 2.2 | 23 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 6.10 / 6.89 | 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 Katanga?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katanga today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 11:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katanga?
Katanga is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katanga?
DEM 603 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at -5.78359, 22.60330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry