Location & Surroundings
Katwe is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,121 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamina, 24 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1155 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Airport, 23 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° 37' 0" S, 24° 49' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1121 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 09:11
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 20.3 | 1.6 | 262 | 82 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 0.3 | 125 | 63 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 51.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 1.9 | 88 | 33 | 1,007.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 98 | 655.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 5 | 67 | 1,010.2 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 98 | 92.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 2.3 | 332 | 73 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 254 | 61 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 67.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 0.4 | 54 | 30 | 1,006.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 802.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 3.1 | 4 | 75 | 1,010.7 | 0.51 / 0.54 | 99 | 148.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.9 | 2.7 | 297 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 2.1 | 270 | 72 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 43.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 2.6 | 360 | 31 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 741.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 177 | 73 | 1,011.9 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 100 | 125.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.5 | 2.7 | 339 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katwe?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Katwe today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Katwe?
Local time is 09:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katwe?
Katwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katwe?
DEM 1,121 m.
Where is Katwe located?
It is at -8.61667, 24.81667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.