Location & Surroundings
Katongo is a settlement in North-Western, Zambia, at 1,073 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chavuma, 6 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 655 km to the east. The nearest airport is Zambezi Airport, 66 km away.
Also known as: Katonga
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
13° 7' 17" S, 22° 40' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1073 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 132 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:59
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Katongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 W/m2.
Temperature
37.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,006.4 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 37.9 | 3.8 | 87 | 13 | 1,006.4 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 2.0 | 87 | 19 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 349.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 2.6 | 36 | 32 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.4 | 21 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.5 | 2.8 | 58 | 13 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 876.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 2.5 | 3 | 32 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 303.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.9 | 329 | 55 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 341 | 43 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 25.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 39.5 | 1.4 | 308 | 15 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 833.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 1.8 | 356 | 28 | 1,006.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 82 | 300.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.6 | 356 | 49 | 1,009.6 | 0.53 / 0.65 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 3.9 | 303 | 43 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 27.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.4 | 2.7 | 1 | 19 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 766.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katongo?
Now 37.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 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 05:56 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Katongo?
Local time is 00:59. 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 1,073 m.
Where is Katongo located?
It is at -13.12148, 22.67322 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katongo in?
It is in Zambia.