Location & Surroundings
Katekete is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 28 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1490 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 82 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 8' 0" S, 26° 56' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1233 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 59 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:52
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Katekete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katekete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 20.6 | 0.8 | 205 | 40 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 0.9 | 118 | 33 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.4 | 1.4 | 75 | 16 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 939.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 1.6 | 94 | 23 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 321.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.3 | 285 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 317 | 53 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 86.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.0 | 1.6 | 3 | 19 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 930.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 2.7 | 20 | 32 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 283.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 0.7 | 182 | 58 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 343 | 52 | 1,014.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 33 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.8 | 1.8 | 39 | 22 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 901.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 4.5 | 293 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 21 | 234.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 0.8 | 274 | 67 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katekete?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 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 Katekete today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Katekete?
Local time is 12:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katekete?
Katekete is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Katekete?
DEM 1,233 m.
Where is Katekete located?
It is at -11.13330, 26.94501 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katekete in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.