Location & Surroundings
Katonga is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 731 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipamba, 100 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 92 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
7° 52' 42" S, 25° 34' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 731 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 22:22
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 821 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 28.7 | 2.0 | 98 | 50 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 250 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 98 | 264.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 0.3 | 299 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 0.5 | 43 | 57 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 75.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 3.4 | 130 | 34 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 820.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 289 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 40 | 271.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 293 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 339 | 76 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 39.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.6 | 2.4 | 24 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 721.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 60 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 2.66 / 2.69 | 100 | 142.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.5 | 280 | 97 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 107 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 40.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.7 | 2.0 | 14 | 36 | 1,007.5 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 63 | 776.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katonga?
Now 28.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 821 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 05:48 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Katonga?
Local time is 22:22. 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 731 m.
Where is Katonga located?
It is at -7.87823, 25.57883 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.