Location & Surroundings
Katowa is a settlement in Central Province, Zambia, at 1,128 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusaka West, 71 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is 90 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabwe, 82 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° 46' 8" S, 27° 46' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1128 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 96 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:15
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katowa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katowa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 897 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,017.2 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 | 23.3 | 2.8 | 110 | 27 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 2.2 | 90 | 42 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 6.0 | 94 | 34 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 4.2 | 104 | 16 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 897.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 2.6 | 107 | 26 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 307.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 2.1 | 92 | 35 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 4.9 | 83 | 25 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 2.7 | 133 | 13 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 899.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.1 | 2.2 | 112 | 23 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 306.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 2.2 | 94 | 40 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 4.7 | 70 | 27 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.3 | 2.5 | 149 | 11 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 895.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.4 | 3.9 | 125 | 18 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 303.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katowa?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 32.0 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 897 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 Katowa today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Katowa?
Local time is 04:15. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katowa?
Katowa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katowa?
DEM 1,128 m.
Where is Katowa located?
It is at -14.76875, 27.77876 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katowa in?
It is in Zambia.