Location & Surroundings
Katombo is a stream in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambove, 16 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1425 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Katombo is river in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 51' 7" S, 26° 27' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1319 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:01
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Nearby
Weather in Katombo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katombo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 35.9 | 2.8 | 79 | 14 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 188 | 28 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 279.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 185 | 32 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 3.4 | 91 | 23 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 86.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.0 | 4.5 | 91 | 12 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 947.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 1.9 | 133 | 20 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 301.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 2.8 | 139 | 25 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 3.9 | 80 | 22 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 88.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.2 | 3.6 | 105 | 14 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 936.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 180 | 23 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 299.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 233 | 35 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 1.1 | 245 | 38 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.1 | 3.4 | 95 | 18 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 827.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katombo?
Now 35.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 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 Katombo today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Katombo?
Local time is 21:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katombo?
Katombo is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katombo?
DEM 1,319 m.
Where is Katombo located?
It is at -10.85202, 26.45437 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katombo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry