Location & Surroundings
Katama is a settlement in Ziguinchor, Senegal, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ziguinchor, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Dakar is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ziguinchor Airport, 13 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
12° 37' 0" N, 16° 23' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 2 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 69 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:15
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Weather in Katama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 31.4 | 2.8 | 8 | 62 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 2.5 | 215 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 1.87 / 1.87 | 45 | 616.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 294 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 2.08 / 3.95 | 79 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.6 | 350 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.5 | 2.9 | 11 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 353.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 1.8 | 298 | 68 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 572.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.0 | 299 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.9 | 307 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.2 | 2.2 | 323 | 62 | 1,013.1 | 1.86 / 1.86 | 90 | 384.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 3.0 | 286 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 3.93 / 5.79 | 79 | 560.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 1.7 | 292 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.82 | 5 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 352 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.8 | 2.5 | 10 | 64 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 42 | 400.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katama?
Now 31.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 Katama today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Katama?
Local time is 20:15. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Katama?
Katama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katama?
DEM 2 m.
Where is Katama located?
It is at 12.61667, -16.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katama in?
It is in Senegal.