Location & Surroundings
Katoka is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 969 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1015 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 120 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
9° 45' 13" S, 22° 44' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 969 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 240 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:10
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katoka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katoka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (274 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 26.9 | 0.3 | 274 | 20 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 70 | 27 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 2.6 | 326 | 59 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 41.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.4 | 3.4 | 62 | 20 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 844.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.7 | 33 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 349.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 24 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.7 | 319 | 57 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.1 | 2.5 | 47 | 20 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 758.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.5 | 2.5 | 295 | 37 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 237.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 323 | 50 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 3.5 | 327 | 54 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 41.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.1 | 2.7 | 15 | 25 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 738.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 1.7 | 17 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 98 | 144.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katoka?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 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 Katoka today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Katoka?
Local time is 05:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katoka?
Katoka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katoka?
DEM 969 m.
Where is Katoka located?
It is at -9.75349, 22.74032 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katoka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.