Location & Surroundings
Katenga is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 754 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubao, 50 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo 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
5° 41' 0" S, 26° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 754 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 292 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:28
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Katenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.3 | 278 | 78 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 1.8 | 335 | 71 | 1,010.6 | 2.76 / 2.76 | 92 | 725.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.5 | 18 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.48 | 18 | 220.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 199 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 0.5 | 2 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 1.2 | 276 | 42 | 1,009.5 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 92 | 762.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 307 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.16 / 0.35 | 68 | 109.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 317 | 95 | 1,012.2 | 1.37 / 1.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 0.7 | 52 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 72 | 51.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 0.7 | 3 | 42 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 76 | 796.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 38 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.85 / 0.89 | 75 | 155.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 171 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 6.92 / 7.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 0.8 | 360 | 87 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 82 | 54.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katenga?
Now 24.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 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 Katenga today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Katenga?
Local time is 16:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katenga?
Katenga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katenga?
DEM 754 m.
Where is Katenga located?
It is at -5.68333, 26.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katenga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.