Location & Surroundings
Katenta is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 837 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabinda, 77 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 71 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' 8" S, 25° 10' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 837 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,923 p/km²
- Built-up 10.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:09
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Katenta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katenta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 W/m2.
Temperature
33.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,007.4 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 33.4 | 2.2 | 73 | 37 | 1,007.4 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 151 | 68 | 1,009.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 81 | 224.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 0.2 | 80 | 87 | 1,009.3 | 0.27 / 0.31 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 333 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 36 | 72.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 1.5 | 31 | 36 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 890.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.9 | 192 | 84 | 1,008.5 | 1.65 / 1.65 | 100 | 267.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 294 | 95 | 1,009.2 | 4.79 / 6.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 278 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.3 | 2.3 | 306 | 43 | 1,006.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 55 | 797.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 147 | 93 | 1,009.8 | 3.53 / 3.57 | 100 | 149.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 265 | 97 | 1,010.4 | 2.59 / 6.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 2.2 | 277 | 93 | 1,014.9 | 0.23 / 6.38 | 100 | 36.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.2 | 2.4 | 286 | 63 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 2.69 | 99 | 698.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katenta?
Now 33.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 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 05:51 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katenta?
Local time is 02:09. 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 837 m.
Where is Katenta located?
It is at -6.15236, 25.17921 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katenta in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.