Location & Surroundings
Kata is a settlement in Lakes, South Sudan, at 483 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yirol, 54 km to the northeast. The national capital Juba is about 205 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Yirol Airport, 56 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
6° 7' 40" N, 30° 15' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 483 m
- Timezone Africa/Juba
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pound (SSP)
- Phone Prefix +211
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:37
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Weather in Kata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 38.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,005.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.65 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 | 29.5 | 0.8 | 322 | 32 | 1,005.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 1.7 | 46 | 42 | 1,009.2 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 100 | 43.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.8 | 2.3 | 90 | 21 | 1,002.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 703.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 86 | 52 | 1,007.8 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 27 | 107.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 0.6 | 214 | 63 | 1,007.6 | 0.37 / 0.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 180 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.41 / 1.05 | 100 | 69.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.5 | 1.1 | 300 | 32 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 592.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 218 | 62 | 1,010.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 118.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 2.2 | 202 | 77 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 194 | 65 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 1.4 | 19 | 35 | 1,009.6 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 100 | 566.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 1.0 | 51 | 50 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 98 | 178.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 1.9 | 219 | 68 | 1,011.0 | 0.01 / 0.18 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kata?
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 38.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kata today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Kata?
Local time is 08:37. Time zone: Africa/Juba (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kata?
Kata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kata?
DEM 483 m.
Where is Kata located?
It is at 6.12782, 30.26322 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kata in?
It is in South Sudan.