Location & Surroundings
Katenda is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 495 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, about 125 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 175 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, about 125 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° 24' 16" S, 16° 29' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 495 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:44
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katenda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katenda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.4 | 0.4 | 327 | 78 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 294 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 20.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.5 | 0.7 | 282 | 29 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 798.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 0.7 | 142 | 46 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 322.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.2 | 274 | 57 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 265 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 1.7 | 307 | 40 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 602.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 0.7 | 12 | 56 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 71.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 1.2 | 277 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 245 | 62 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 16.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.3 | 1.2 | 287 | 35 | 1,009.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 708.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 0.9 | 23 | 52 | 1,010.0 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 97 | 84.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 1.3 | 263 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.01 / 0.11 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katenda?
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 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 Katenda today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Katenda?
Local time is 08:44. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katenda?
Katenda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katenda?
DEM 495 m.
Where is Katenda located?
It is at -5.40453, 16.49470 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katenda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.