Location & Surroundings
Katania is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 704 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 49 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 615 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 47 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° 35' 47" S, 20° 23' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 704 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:37
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katania
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katania, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.01 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 | 23.4 | 1.2 | 110 | 76 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 1.4 | 95 | 39 | 1,009.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 98 | 747.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 2.7 | 150 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.86 / 0.91 | 84 | 157.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 1.1 | 253 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.1 | 211 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 0.23 / 1.01 | 63 | 39.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 1.5 | 339 | 42 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 70 | 696.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 246 | 98 | 1,011.9 | 2.47 / 2.54 | 9 | 208.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.3 | 244 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 1.1 | 310 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 93 | 39.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 2.6 | 355 | 41 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 16 | 511.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 326 | 73 | 1,010.2 | 0.16 / 0.21 | 100 | 362.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 0.6 | 212 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 3.58 / 3.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 0.4 | 308 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.82 / 4.60 | 100 | 11.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katania?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katania today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katania?
Local time is 18:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katania?
Katania is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katania?
DEM 704 m.
Where is Katania located?
It is at -6.59625, 20.39857 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katania in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.