Location & Surroundings
Katshongo is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 922 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 32 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1060 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau 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
10° 3' 44" S, 23° 1' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 922 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 892 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:58
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katshongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katshongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 19.4 | 1.0 | 4 | 78 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 36 | 75 | 1,015.5 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 8 | 60.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 0.6 | 348 | 27 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 803.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.8 | 338 | 58 | 1,010.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 24 | 192.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.3 | 156 | 79 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.6 | 356 | 55 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.5 | 1.9 | 47 | 19 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 879.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 3.1 | 10 | 50 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 171.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 1.8 | 12 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.1 | 327 | 60 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.2 | 2.1 | 346 | 26 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 857.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 349 | 66 | 1,009.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 93 | 231.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.1 | 2.3 | 29 | 85 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katshongo?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 803 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 Katshongo today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katshongo?
Local time is 11:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katshongo?
Katshongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katshongo?
DEM 922 m.
Where is Katshongo located?
It is at -10.06225, 23.01998 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katshongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.