Location & Surroundings
Katshongo is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,029 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshilenge, 74 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1120 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: Katshungu
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° 29' 30" S, 23° 22' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1029 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 90 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:51
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katshongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katshongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,008.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 33.2 | 1.2 | 289 | 29 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 1.6 | 9 | 43 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 143.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 257 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 337 | 56 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 63.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 1.9 | 73 | 31 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 700.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 30 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 146.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 354 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 328 | 65 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 63.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.9 | 1.8 | 318 | 24 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 898.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 326 | 58 | 1,009.6 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 33 | 141.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.6 | 4 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 297 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 58.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.4 | 2.3 | 356 | 24 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 892.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katshongo?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 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 05:59 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Katshongo?
Local time is 20:51. 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 1,029 m.
Where is Katshongo located?
It is at -10.49159, 23.37875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katshongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.