Location & Surroundings
Katuba is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,177 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubumbashi, 27 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1575 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Katuba is river in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 29' 11" S, 27° 39' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1177 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 237 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:40
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Katuba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katuba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.3 | 2.3 | 104 | 34 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 4.1 | 93 | 31 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.4 | 2.3 | 133 | 14 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 941.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 146 | 23 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 314.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.6 | 54 | 33 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 68 | 26 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 86.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.2 | 0.9 | 82 | 11 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 948.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 1.8 | 48 | 27 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 308.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.5 | 0.7 | 295 | 58 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 2.0 | 319 | 41 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 3.4 | 358 | 29 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 618.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 4.3 | 340 | 52 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 88.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.4 | 2.9 | 108 | 69 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katuba?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 942 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 Katuba today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Katuba?
Local time is 08:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katuba?
Katuba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katuba?
DEM 1,177 m.
Where is Katuba located?
It is at -11.48638, 27.65073 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katuba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry