Location & Surroundings
Katunda is a stream in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 654 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabinda, 59 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 995 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 62 km away.
Overview
Katunda is river in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 42' 22" S, 24° 10' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 654 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 19:35
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Katunda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katunda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.6 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 | 21.8 | 1.6 | 226 | 87 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 2.2 | 259 | 40 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 735.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 45 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 265.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 65 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 0.5 | 43 | 68 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 55.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 0.5 | 337 | 54 | 1,010.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 685.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 203 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 8.21 / 8.37 | 77 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.5 | 106 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 0.8 | 308 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 99 | 30.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 0.7 | 237 | 48 | 1,011.0 | 0.73 / 1.16 | 64 | 693.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 0.7 | 185 | 72 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 157.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 185 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 2.95 / 3.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 1.0 | 262 | 96 | 1,015.9 | 2.00 / 5.06 | 100 | 16.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katunda?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 736 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 Katunda today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katunda?
Local time is 19:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katunda?
Katunda is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katunda?
DEM 654 m.
Where is Katunda located?
It is at -5.70598, 24.17155 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katunda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry