Location & Surroundings
Katombe is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 787 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 41 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 865 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 55 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° 7' 45" S, 22° 54' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 787 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,533 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:52
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.2 | 1.1 | 291 | 78 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.3 | 0.6 | 111 | 37 | 1,007.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 731.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 63 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 2.11 / 2.15 | 96 | 130.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 315 | 91 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.8 | 287 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 49.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 1.8 | 1 | 35 | 1,007.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 91 | 857.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 195 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 10.16 / 10.17 | 100 | 112.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 3.8 | 287 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 2.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 2.5 | 263 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 26.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 1.0 | 301 | 37 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 786.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 2.1 | 353 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 4.36 / 4.36 | 100 | 147.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 2.9 | 343 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 3.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 2.0 | 322 | 87 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 31.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katombe?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Katombe today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Katombe?
Local time is 14:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katombe?
Katombe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katombe?
DEM 787 m.
Where is Katombe located?
It is at -6.12923, 22.90861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katombe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.