Location & Surroundings
Katoko is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 688 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 76 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 350 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 74 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° 26' 23" S, 18° 15' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 688 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 271 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:28
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Katoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.1 | 33 | 88 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 258 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 218 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 1.0 | 29 | 36 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 835.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.4 | 356 | 67 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 213.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.1 | 225 | 98 | 1,010.9 | 11.04 / 11.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 323 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.11 | 100 | 26.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 2.5 | 326 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 2.27 / 3.38 | 51 | 720.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 1.9 | 264 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 2.13 | 66 | 340.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 0.3 | 314 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 2.2 | 270 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.2 | 1.7 | 104 | 46 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 699.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 0.5 | 357 | 74 | 1,010.5 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 10 | 362.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katoko?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 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 Katoko today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Katoko?
Local time is 06:28. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katoko?
Katoko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katoko?
DEM 688 m.
Where is Katoko located?
It is at -5.43962, 18.25395 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katoko in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.