Location & Surroundings
Katubu is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,210 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubumbashi, 7 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1570 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: Salèsienne · La Kafubu · Kafubu
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
11° 43' 16" S, 27° 29' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1210 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14,930 p/km²
- Built-up 40.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:10
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katubu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katubu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
37 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 28.6 | 1.2 | 70 | 32 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 2.6 | 109 | 15 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 843.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 317 | 47 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 266.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 2.2 | 309 | 66 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 3.2 | 293 | 50 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 29 | 64.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 4.0 | 291 | 38 | 1,007.1 | 0.38 / 0.40 | 27 | 601.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 2.1 | 323 | 69 | 1,011.4 | 0.05 / 0.45 | 9 | 183.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 1.9 | 289 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 2.33 / 2.78 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 0.3 | 283 | 62 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 17 | 86.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 2.0 | 69 | 30 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 80 | 749.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 272 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 2.03 / 2.11 | 100 | 243.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 2.0 | 299 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 1.4 | 343 | 68 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katubu?
Now 28.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 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 Katubu today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Katubu?
Local time is 20:10. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katubu?
Katubu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katubu?
DEM 1,210 m.
Where is Katubu located?
It is at -11.72111, 27.49618 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katubu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.