Location & Surroundings
Katumbe is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,069 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamina, 69 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1225 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 40 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
8° 28' 0" S, 25° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1069 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 17:28
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katumbe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katumbe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 25.3 | 0.7 | 83 | 61 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 0.6 | 30 | 35 | 1,007.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 62 | 670.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.9 | 255 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.91 / 0.96 | 87 | 237.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 0.3 | 333 | 92 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 1.1 | 220 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 59.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.7 | 3.8 | 47 | 29 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 864.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 300 | 68 | 1,009.4 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 98 | 273.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.1 | 296 | 94 | 1,008.8 | 1.68 / 2.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 1.3 | 1 | 77 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 4.9 | 353 | 57 | 1,005.6 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 63 | 732.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 2.2 | 253 | 93 | 1,010.6 | 3.28 / 3.74 | 100 | 131.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 208 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 1.44 / 5.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.6 | 1.8 | 291 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 2.61 | 98 | 20.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katumbe?
Now 25.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Katumbe today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Katumbe?
Local time is 17:28. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katumbe?
Katumbe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katumbe?
DEM 1,069 m.
Where is Katumbe located?
It is at -8.46667, 25.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katumbe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.