Location & Surroundings
Katuta is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,032 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinda, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 405 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 110 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° 16' 0" S, 31° 52' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1032 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:04
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 966 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 27.7 | 3.6 | 140 | 25 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.9 | 104 | 41 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 3.3 | 60 | 30 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 119.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 3.2 | 114 | 13 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 965.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.5 | 130 | 21 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 278.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 71 | 33 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 4.5 | 32 | 32 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 119.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.4 | 1.3 | 285 | 12 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 957.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.8 | 3.1 | 172 | 19 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 275.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 39 | 28 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 5.8 | 21 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 121.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 40.2 | 2.3 | 102 | 9 | 1,004.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 961.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.8 | 2.9 | 153 | 16 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 273.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katuta?
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 966 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 Katuta today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Katuta?
Local time is 03:04. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katuta?
Katuta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katuta?
DEM 1,032 m.
Where is Katuta located?
It is at -14.26667, 31.86667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katuta in?
It is in Zambia.