Location & Surroundings
Katewe is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 777 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 53 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 605 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 52 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° 30' 46" S, 20° 19' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 777 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 15:07
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katewe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katewe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 21.5 | 0.9 | 256 | 84 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 1.3 | 49 | 39 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 824.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 0.3 | 163 | 62 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 342.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 281 | 75 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.3 | 287 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 47.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 1.8 | 329 | 42 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 560.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 3.7 | 334 | 69 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 252.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 308 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 1.8 | 6 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 2.95 / 2.96 | 100 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 4.0 | 329 | 63 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 41 | 677.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 346 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.80 / 1.97 | 100 | 304.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.9 | 308 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.4 | 1.5 | 211 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 7.94 / 7.94 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katewe?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Katewe today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Katewe?
Local time is 15:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katewe?
Katewe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katewe?
DEM 777 m.
Where is Katewe located?
It is at -6.51285, 20.32924 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katewe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.