Location & Surroundings
Katua is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 445 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 27 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 25 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° 24' 26" S, 14° 36' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 445 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:18
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Katua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 22.2 | 0.8 | 262 | 96 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 2.3 | 259 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 59 | 696.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 224 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 2.09 / 2.74 | 94 | 316.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 235 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.3 | 219 | 92 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 82 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 2.7 | 229 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.04 / 0.12 | 45 | 694.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.8 | 221 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 2.96 / 3.08 | 17 | 270.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 238 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 4.83 / 7.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.7 | 220 | 93 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 15.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 1.8 | 226 | 64 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 448.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 201 | 86 | 1,013.7 | 0.08 / 0.13 | 88 | 288.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 260 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 4.60 / 4.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 1.3 | 262 | 97 | 1,017.6 | 1.45 / 6.18 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katua?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katua today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Katua?
Local time is 17:18. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katua?
Katua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katua?
DEM 445 m.
Where is Katua located?
It is at -5.40729, 14.61468 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katua in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.