Location & Surroundings
Katoko is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 675 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 67 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 585 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 67 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° 15' 43" S, 20° 12' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 675 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 149 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:57
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 23.4 | 2.3 | 180 | 79 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 8 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 1.69 / 1.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 316 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 28.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 2.9 | 316 | 37 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 784.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 3.0 | 334 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 256.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 110 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 304 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 31.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 2.1 | 318 | 32 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 816.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 3.4 | 341 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 88 | 104.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 265 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.52 / 1.41 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 321 | 74 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 82 | 25.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.6 | 2.6 | 335 | 35 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 98 | 775.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 1.0 | 178 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 7.12 / 7.19 | 99 | 89.2 | 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 Katoko?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 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 06:30 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Katoko?
Local time is 05:57. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katoko?
Katoko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katoko?
DEM 675 m.
Where is Katoko located?
It is at -6.26183, 20.21310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katoko in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.