Location & Surroundings
Katenta is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 641 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubao, 15 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, about 140 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° 15' 0" S, 25° 44' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 641 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,553 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:41
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katenta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katenta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (358 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 33.1 | 1.3 | 358 | 41 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 0.9 | 356 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 179.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 235 | 73 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 1.3 | 38 | 62 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 62.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.4 | 2.1 | 31 | 31 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 878.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 0.9 | 243 | 54 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 295.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.5 | 282 | 65 | 1,010.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 1.3 | 42 | 56 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 2 | 62.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.3 | 1.8 | 13 | 30 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 872.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 0.3 | 310 | 50 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 196.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 2.2 | 296 | 85 | 1,009.0 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 3.0 | 330 | 75 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 55.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.8 | 1.5 | 23 | 42 | 1,007.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 767.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katenta?
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 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 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Katenta?
Local time is 21:41. 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 641 m.
Where is Katenta located?
It is at -5.25000, 25.73333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katenta in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.