Location & Surroundings
Katende is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 729 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 73 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 750 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 78 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° 9' 18" S, 21° 48' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 729 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,960 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:33
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Weather in Katende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 324 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.4 | 1.3 | 162 | 98 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 144 | 90 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.1 | 65 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 323.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 297 | 89 | 1,014.4 | 0.39 / 0.41 | 100 | 247.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 0.1 | 248 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 269 | 82 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 37.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 1.0 | 11 | 60 | 1,011.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 92 | 425.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 24 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 73 | 174.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.3 | 0.8 | 267 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 1.51 / 1.54 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 195 | 99 | 1,016.6 | 6.12 / 7.66 | 100 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.6 | 254 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 3.30 | 99 | 97.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.4 | 281 | 100 | 1,015.8 | 3.44 / 6.75 | 98 | 26.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.6 | 1.0 | 270 | 100 | 1,015.4 | 7.88 / 14.63 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katende?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 324 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 Katende today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Katende?
Local time is 09:33. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katende?
Katende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katende?
DEM 729 m.
Where is Katende located?
It is at -6.15510, 21.81139 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.