Location & Surroundings
Katota is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,076 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabompo, 39 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 470 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kaoma, about 115 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
13° 56' 30" S, 24° 10' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1076 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:50
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 11 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 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 37.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 881 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 22.9 | 2.1 | 89 | 23 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 2.0 | 118 | 30 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 4.2 | 80 | 26 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.7 | 1.3 | 35 | 12 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 880.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.4 | 77 | 23 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 344.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 108 | 28 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 3.5 | 63 | 21 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 55.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 41.0 | 0.6 | 135 | 9 | 1,004.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 872.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 1.9 | 79 | 19 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 313.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 88 | 32 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 1.5 | 348 | 32 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 42.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.9 | 1.8 | 59 | 15 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 756.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.5 | 2.9 | 292 | 28 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 252.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katota?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 37.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 881 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 06:08 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Katota?
Local time is 01:50. 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 1,076 m.
Where is Katota located?
It is at -13.94173, 24.17001 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katota in?
It is in Zambia.