Location & Surroundings
Katema is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 751 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, about 100 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 750 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, about 100 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° 32' 3" S, 21° 42' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 751 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,858 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:10
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.4 | 0.6 | 93 | 86 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.8 | 1.6 | 343 | 34 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 763.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 217 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 3.30 / 3.30 | 93 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 91 | 89 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.1 | 275 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.0 | 1.0 | 309 | 32 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 817.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 2.0 | 226 | 97 | 1,011.0 | 4.13 / 4.13 | 100 | 130.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 252 | 94 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.0 | 0.4 | 336 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.31 / 0.79 | 29 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 1.1 | 318 | 38 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 765.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 124 | 95 | 1,009.4 | 6.47 / 6.48 | 100 | 139.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 1.5 | 319 | 98 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 1.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 0.7 | 206 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 1.42 / 3.14 | 100 | 32.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katema?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 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 Katema today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Katema?
Local time is 19:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katema?
Katema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katema?
DEM 751 m.
Where is Katema located?
It is at -6.53403, 21.71547 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katema in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.