Location & Surroundings
Katonte is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,474 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chisasa, 57 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1430 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Solwezi, 68 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 47' 25" S, 25° 54' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1474 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 08:51
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katonte
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katonte, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 914 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 21.0 | 1.5 | 32 | 56 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 5.3 | 84 | 32 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.7 | 2.8 | 91 | 18 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 913.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.3 | 52 | 29 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 277.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 0.6 | 54 | 42 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 5.4 | 82 | 33 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 74.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 3.2 | 113 | 13 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 929.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 120 | 28 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 265.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.4 | 2.1 | 79 | 32 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 4.0 | 70 | 27 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 78.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.0 | 3.2 | 117 | 13 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 930.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 3.1 | 75 | 23 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 280.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.7 | 1.6 | 334 | 55 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katonte?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 914 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 Katonte today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katonte?
Local time is 08:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katonte?
Katonte is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Katonte?
DEM 1,474 m.
Where is Katonte located?
It is at -11.79026, 25.90677 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katonte in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.