Location & Surroundings
Katu is an intermittent stream in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 713 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isiro, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1570 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Katu is river in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 54' 25" N, 27° 26' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 713 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 22:34
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Katu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,008.1 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 | 33.1 | 1.8 | 60 | 38 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.3 | 36 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 37 | 160.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.9 | 23 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.68 / 0.81 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 117 | 79 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 93 | 71.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 1.3 | 78 | 45 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 783.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 292 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 2.90 / 2.90 | 71 | 146.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 209 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 2.29 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 175 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 65.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.8 | 0.4 | 79 | 58 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 466.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 1.6 | 146 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 100 | 218.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 291 | 96 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.9 | 180 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 3.35 / 3.51 | 79 | 60.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.2 | 1.8 | 185 | 42 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 99 | 844.1 | 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 Katu?
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 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 Katu today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Katu?
Local time is 22:34. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katu?
Katu is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Katu?
DEM 713 m.
Where is Katu located?
It is at 2.90683, 27.43528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry