Location & Surroundings
Kotelo is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,212 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chililabombwe, 50 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1630 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 61 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 56' 23" S, 27° 57' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1212 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:19
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Nearby
Weather in Kotelo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kotelo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 914 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 20.2 | 1.9 | 140 | 42 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 85 | 41 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 69.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.8 | 1.9 | 88 | 15 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 914.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 0.6 | 117 | 28 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 267.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 0.6 | 235 | 34 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 2.6 | 354 | 31 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 94.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.4 | 2.0 | 99 | 16 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 824.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 250 | 35 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 241.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.2 | 3.1 | 314 | 50 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 1.6 | 344 | 45 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 83.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 0.9 | 108 | 22 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 674.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 3.8 | 331 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 100 | 214.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.3 | 1.2 | 202 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.76 / 1.51 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kotelo?
Now 20.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 914 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 Kotelo today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Kotelo?
Local time is 10:19. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kotelo?
Kotelo is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Kotelo?
DEM 1,212 m.
Where is Kotelo located?
It is at -11.93970, 27.96351 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kotelo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.