Location & Surroundings
Katundu is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 674 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kongolo, 44 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, 43 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° 35' 35" S, 26° 39' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 674 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 478 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:47
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Weather in Katundu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katundu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 253 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 20.5 | 0.3 | 12 | 97 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.6 | 333 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 2.05 / 2.05 | 82 | 253.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.6 | 355 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 39 | 212.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 321 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.0 | 299 | 82 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 54.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 224 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 4.88 / 4.93 | 90 | 736.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 28 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 3.16 | 85 | 133.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 110 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 1.1 | 103 | 95 | 1,018.4 | 0.27 / 0.44 | 77 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 1.9 | 326 | 55 | 1,011.9 | 0.87 / 1.31 | 45 | 794.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 0.2 | 160 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 57 | 264.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 118 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 3.16 / 3.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.6 | 0.4 | 317 | 92 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 100 | 49.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katundu?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 253 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 Katundu today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Katundu?
Local time is 18:47. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katundu?
Katundu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katundu?
DEM 674 m.
Where is Katundu located?
It is at -5.59304, 26.66461 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katundu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.