Location & Surroundings
Katembwe is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 561 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 32 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 775 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 38 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° 47' 52" S, 22° 8' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 561 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:45
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katembwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katembwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Temperature
35.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,006.5 hPa
Clouds
63 %
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 | 35.1 | 1.8 | 136 | 34 | 1,006.5 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 0.6 | 26 | 73 | 1,008.1 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 41 | 177.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 241 | 97 | 1,010.1 | 0.94 / 1.90 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.3 | 352 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 54.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.5 | 1.0 | 95 | 30 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 838.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 115 | 90 | 1,009.2 | 1.33 / 1.33 | 100 | 241.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 130 | 99 | 1,010.3 | 6.63 / 7.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 2.2 | 285 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 2.42 / 10.37 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 0.7 | 252 | 65 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 65 | 246.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 293 | 83 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 320.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 222 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 254 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 99 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.2 | 2.0 | 61 | 57 | 1,009.8 | 0.12 / 0.16 | 100 | 582.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katembwe?
Now 35.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 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 Katembwe today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katembwe?
Local time is 20:45. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katembwe?
Katembwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katembwe?
DEM 561 m.
Where is Katembwe located?
It is at -5.79765, 22.14023 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katembwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.