Location & Surroundings
Katobwe is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 579 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 94 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
8° 54' 10" S, 26° 3' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 579 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 690 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:28
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Katobwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katobwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 38.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 28.3 | 2.5 | 37 | 47 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 104 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 0.7 | 172 | 58 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.4 | 1.4 | 89 | 24 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 99 | 821.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 3.2 | 23 | 47 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 72 | 224.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 67 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 0.9 | 95 | 61 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 69.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.5 | 2.7 | 42 | 25 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 890.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.3 | 1.4 | 14 | 45 | 1,008.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 22 | 280.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 186 | 62 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 0.9 | 112 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 1.44 / 1.44 | 10 | 73.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.0 | 1.6 | 28 | 24 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 896.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.5 | 1.5 | 16 | 53 | 1,010.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 4 | 306.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katobwe?
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 38.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 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 Katobwe today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Katobwe?
Local time is 07:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katobwe?
Katobwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katobwe?
DEM 579 m.
Where is Katobwe located?
It is at -8.90284, 26.06197 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katobwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.