Location & Surroundings
Katunga is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 637 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 54 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1275 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, 81 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° 44' 7" S, 25° 58' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 637 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 05:49
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Weather in Katunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 22.1 | 0.9 | 170 | 87 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 204 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 5.66 / 5.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 212 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 227 | 50 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 401.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 2.0 | 278 | 72 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 245.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 280 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 0.5 | 87 | 67 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 80.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.8 | 2.8 | 84 | 29 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 870.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.1 | 1.9 | 10 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 2.32 / 2.32 | 100 | 279.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 333 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 0.2 | 184 | 67 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 66.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.3 | 1.4 | 164 | 31 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 877.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 1.7 | 313 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 1.96 / 1.96 | 100 | 218.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katunga?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 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 Katunga today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Katunga?
Local time is 05:49. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katunga?
Katunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katunga?
DEM 637 m.
Where is Katunga located?
It is at -8.73532, 25.98306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.