Location & Surroundings
Kateba is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 635 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kongolo, 35 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1320 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, 36 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
5° 7' 50" S, 27° 10' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 635 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,035 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:44
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Kateba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kateba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
63 %
Precip
0.59 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 | 28.0 | 1.2 | 304 | 60 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 1.9 | 33 | 40 | 1,007.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 96 | 557.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 288 | 67 | 1,009.2 | 0.14 / 0.31 | 100 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 301 | 76 | 1,009.8 | 0.05 / 0.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 1.2 | 66 | 64 | 1,013.5 | 0.24 / 0.59 | 84 | 61.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 0.6 | 267 | 36 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 525.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.5 | 305 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 5 | 278.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 333 | 71 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.2 | 1.2 | 190 | 72 | 1,015.2 | 1.95 / 2.00 | 66 | 58.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 1.3 | 86 | 33 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 99 | 718.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 2.0 | 278 | 53 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 241.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.2 | 5 | 73 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 1.6 | 335 | 74 | 1,014.8 | 3.00 / 3.00 | 100 | 49.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kateba?
Now 28.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kateba today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kateba?
Local time is 14:44. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kateba?
Kateba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kateba?
DEM 635 m.
Where is Kateba located?
It is at -5.13055, 27.18039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kateba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.