Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 305 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bandundu Province, 7 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 255 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bandundu Airport, 7 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° 22' 21" S, 17° 23' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 305 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:37
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 15 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 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 1.3 | 76 | 89 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.9 | 227 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 4.39 / 4.39 | 100 | 28.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 85 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 222 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 19.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.6 | 0.3 | 204 | 51 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 491.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 0.5 | 100 | 78 | 1,009.8 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 100 | 367.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 234 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.39 / 0.81 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 176 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 1.28 / 2.09 | 39 | 33.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.9 | 1.5 | 56 | 49 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 91 | 756.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 209 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 9.66 / 9.87 | 100 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 23 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 274 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.21 / 0.26 | 100 | 7.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.4 | 1.7 | 256 | 70 | 1,011.1 | 2.54 / 2.81 | 40 | 578.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 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 05:26 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 20:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katanga?
Katanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katanga?
DEM 305 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at -3.37256, 17.39980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.