Location & Surroundings
Katota is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,021 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinda, 31 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 375 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 140 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
14° 28' 18" S, 31° 39' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1021 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:09
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 19.9 | 3.7 | 106 | 40 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 3.8 | 97 | 37 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.4 | 1.6 | 134 | 17 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 907.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 3.1 | 141 | 28 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 264.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 2.1 | 88 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 4.4 | 61 | 35 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.7 | 1.0 | 194 | 14 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 900.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 4.0 | 138 | 26 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 136.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 1.7 | 57 | 38 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 5.1 | 46 | 32 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.7 | 1.6 | 97 | 14 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 813.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 5.5 | 127 | 24 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 142.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 2.3 | 85 | 37 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katota?
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 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 Katota today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Katota?
Local time is 10:09. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katota?
Katota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katota?
DEM 1,021 m.
Where is Katota located?
It is at -14.47172, 31.65468 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katota in?
It is in Zambia.