Location & Surroundings
Katongo is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,052 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalabo, 47 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 615 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kalabo Airport, 45 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
15° 24' 0" S, 22° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1052 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:46
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 40.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 916 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
53 %
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 | 22.6 | 2.4 | 14 | 64 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 4.7 | 320 | 46 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 40.1 | 1.8 | 344 | 13 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 915.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.9 | 10 | 26 | 1,007.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 14 | 224.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 3.9 | 342 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.6 | 9 | 51 | 1,014.7 | 0.94 / 0.94 | 55 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.0 | 4.4 | 13 | 21 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 38 | 851.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 164 | 46 | 1,010.2 | 0.21 / 0.36 | 64 | 217.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 3.5 | 23 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 3.6 | 324 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 29.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.9 | 2.5 | 348 | 24 | 1,005.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 70 | 772.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 2.1 | 59 | 53 | 1,008.0 | 1.62 / 1.66 | 5 | 168.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 4.5 | 26 | 63 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katongo?
Now 22.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 40.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 916 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 Katongo today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 51m.
What is the local time in Katongo?
Local time is 08:46. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katongo?
Katongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katongo?
DEM 1,052 m.
Where is Katongo located?
It is at -15.40000, 22.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katongo in?
It is in Zambia.