Location & Surroundings
Katshabala is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 601 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, 37 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 885 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusambo Airport, 35 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
5° 14' 56" S, 23° 15' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 601 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:08
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katshabala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katshabala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 22.1 | 0.8 | 332 | 94 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.9 | 1.9 | 291 | 48 | 1,009.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 568.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 300 | 74 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 52 | 171.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 0.6 | 278 | 99 | 1,011.1 | 1.49 / 1.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.5 | 335 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 48.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 0.9 | 273 | 50 | 1,010.1 | 1.39 / 1.39 | 100 | 632.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 28 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 57 | 215.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 280 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 0.10 / 0.18 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 0.7 | 283 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 1.3 | 253 | 49 | 1,008.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 588.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 198 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 2.12 / 2.25 | 66 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 229 | 98 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 0.2 | 105 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katshabala?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 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 Katshabala today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Katshabala?
Local time is 18:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katshabala?
Katshabala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katshabala?
DEM 601 m.
Where is Katshabala located?
It is at -5.24893, 23.25948 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katshabala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.