Location & Surroundings
Katoka is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,105 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshilenge, 38 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1080 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, 56 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
10° 39' 29" S, 22° 44' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1105 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,113 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:48
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 34 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 33.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Temperature
33.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,005.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 1.6 | 32 | 29 | 1,005.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 2.2 | 63 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 1.35 / 1.35 | 90 | 162.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 0.8 | 275 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 307 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 58.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 1.5 | 295 | 43 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 415.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 4.0 | 40 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 8.04 / 8.04 | 100 | 189.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 263 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.9 | 342 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 18.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.3 | 5.3 | 41 | 40 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 556.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 0.7 | 51 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 226.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.5 | 314 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 342 | 67 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 61.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.5 | 4.1 | 331 | 32 | 1,009.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 77 | 852.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katoka?
Now 33.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 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 05:55 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Katoka?
Local time is 20:48. 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 1,105 m.
Where is Katoka located?
It is at -10.65819, 22.74090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katoka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.