Location & Surroundings
Katonga is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 917 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 91 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Airport, about 115 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
9° 44' 43" S, 25° 13' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 917 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 18:41
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Weather in Katonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 22.9 | 1.9 | 236 | 76 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 2.1 | 330 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 2.5 | 187 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 18.20 / 18.20 | 100 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.2 | 242 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 2.3 | 173 | 78 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.0 | 4.3 | 132 | 37 | 1,008.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 884.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.3 | 69 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 0.44 / 0.50 | 88 | 91.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 211 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 2.2 | 182 | 62 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 50.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.2 | 2.7 | 71 | 22 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 658.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 203 | 47 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 261.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 241 | 65 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.0 | 0.9 | 238 | 50 | 1,012.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 61 | 56.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katonga?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Katonga today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Katonga?
Local time is 18:41. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katonga?
Katonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katonga?
DEM 917 m.
Where is Katonga located?
It is at -9.74529, 25.22820 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.