Location & Surroundings
Katota is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,045 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukulu, 34 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 565 km to the east. The nearest airport is Zambezi Airport, 60 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° 4' 0" S, 23° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1045 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 20:07
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 16 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 35.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 W/m2.
Temperature
35.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 35.4 | 1.8 | 116 | 20 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 3.0 | 176 | 37 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 104.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 4.6 | 112 | 55 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 4.3 | 109 | 58 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 54.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.0 | 3.0 | 175 | 15 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 893.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.7 | 168 | 24 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 362.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 4.0 | 124 | 35 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 5.0 | 90 | 46 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 57.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.3 | 1.8 | 151 | 12 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 900.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.7 | 169 | 21 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 361.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 2.4 | 152 | 28 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 4.3 | 94 | 31 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.9 | 1.6 | 160 | 13 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 865.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katota?
Now 35.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 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 06:09 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Katota?
Local time is 20:07. 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 1,045 m.
Where is Katota located?
It is at -14.06667, 23.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katota in?
It is in Zambia.