Location & Surroundings
Katenta is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 928 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanyama, 51 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1045 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kaniama Airport, 48 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
7° 57' 0" S, 24° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 928 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 22:07
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Katenta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katenta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 27.8 | 0.3 | 86 | 59 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 138 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 1.27 / 1.27 | 52 | 170.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 200 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 213 | 75 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 57.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 1.7 | 15 | 35 | 1,008.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 62 | 855.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 31 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 8.21 / 8.22 | 99 | 147.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 214 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 178 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 62.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.2 | 1.6 | 10 | 36 | 1,006.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 41 | 846.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 53 | 78 | 1,010.5 | 1.37 / 1.40 | 51 | 147.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 261 | 83 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 305 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.8 | 2.2 | 14 | 35 | 1,005.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 36 | 846.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katenta?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 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 Katenta today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Katenta?
Local time is 22:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katenta?
Katenta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katenta?
DEM 928 m.
Where is Katenta located?
It is at -7.95000, 24.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katenta in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.