Location & Surroundings
Katengele is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 755 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 37 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 955 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 39 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° 27' 14" S, 23° 40' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 755 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,554 p/km²
- Built-up 10.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:14
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katengele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katengele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 24.8 | 0.8 | 326 | 74 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.9 | 2.0 | 312 | 35 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 773.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 0.1 | 27 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 76 | 190.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 0.2 | 244 | 80 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.10 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 2.0 | 344 | 62 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 61.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.1 | 1.8 | 7 | 29 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 881.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 0 | 61 | 1,009.6 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 92 | 217.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 2.3 | 353 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 4.92 / 5.31 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.9 | 0.9 | 258 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.1 | 0.5 | 302 | 32 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 868.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 2.4 | 38 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 4.03 / 4.03 | 100 | 175.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 280 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 2.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.2 | 1.1 | 232 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katengele?
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 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 Katengele today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Katengele?
Local time is 17:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katengele?
Katengele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katengele?
DEM 755 m.
Where is Katengele located?
It is at -6.45387, 23.67965 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katengele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.