Location & Surroundings
Katu is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 832 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 69 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 885 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 49 km away.
Overview
Katu is river in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 4' 31" S, 22° 49' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 832 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 16:30
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Katu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (271 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 24.3 | 1.1 | 271 | 62 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 0.1 | 1 | 42 | 1,009.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 77 | 576.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 98 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 3.90 / 4.20 | 84 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 290 | 76 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 0.9 | 306 | 66 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 39.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 0.4 | 209 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 65 | 782.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.2 | 145 | 67 | 1,012.3 | 1.13 / 1.15 | 53 | 209.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 2.2 | 316 | 79 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 1.9 | 273 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 40.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.1 | 0.4 | 71 | 27 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 765.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.3 | 302 | 56 | 1,008.8 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 190.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 2.0 | 314 | 80 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 2.7 | 317 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 35.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katu?
Now 24.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 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 06:21 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Katu?
Local time is 16:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katu?
Katu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katu?
DEM 832 m.
Where is Katu located?
It is at -7.07540, 22.83139 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry