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Location & Surroundings

Katete is a town in Eastern Province, Zambia with 45,402 inhabitants, at 1,529 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinda, 39 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 435 km to the west. The nearest airport is Chipata, 79 km away.

Overview

Katete is town in Zambia.

It is located in Eastern Province, Zambia.

The population is about 17,998 (2010).

Also known as: RO Katete, zambia

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Basic Data

  • Country Zambia
  • Located in Eastern Province
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    14° 3' 0" S, 32° 5' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1529 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lusaka
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 45,402
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
  • Phone Prefix +260

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Weather in Katete

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.

Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
5.1 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
4.88 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 22.5 5.1 134 67 1,014.5 - / 0.00 93 0.0 n/a
6h 19.2 2.4 129 88 1,014.9 0.38 / 0.38 89 0.0 n/a
12h 22.7 3.4 86 64 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 71.8 n/a
18h 24.7 1.6 187 54 1,013.3 0.86 / 0.86 100 420.5 n/a
Tomorrow 19.8 3.1 140 87 1,015.7 4.02 / 4.88 98 25.9 n/a
30h 19.6 1.5 153 87 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 23.7 3.8 72 58 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 78.2 n/a
42h 32.1 2.6 57 29 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 85 854.5 n/a
Tuesday 26.7 2.9 90 41 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 92 237.5 n/a
54h 22.2 2.1 133 53 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 29 0.0 n/a
60h 26.1 3.8 82 43 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 96.9 n/a
66h 34.5 3.1 120 21 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.00 70 821.9 n/a
Wednesday 28.2 4.5 130 36 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 84 258.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katete?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 24.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katete today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Katete?
Local time is 06:51. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katete?
Katete is a populated place.
How many people live in Katete?
Population about 45,402.
What is the elevation of Katete?
DEM 1,529 m.
Where is Katete located?
It is at -14.05000, 32.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katete in?
It is in Zambia.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
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