Location & Surroundings
Masaka is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,486 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwansabombwe, about 110 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1555 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasenga Airport, 68 km away.
Overview
Masaka is stream in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 28' 13" S, 28° 0' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1486 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:49
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 33 min
Nearby
Weather in Masaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,008.1 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 32.1 | 2.9 | 69 | 26 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 326 | 44 | 1,010.7 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 49 | 128.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 320 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 87 | 52 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 66.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.4 | 3.1 | 69 | 30 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 717.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 2.5 | 322 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 60 | 238.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 277 | 63 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 1.6 | 87 | 43 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 90.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.7 | 3.7 | 53 | 26 | 1,004.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 663.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.9 | 295 | 65 | 1,009.5 | 1.54 / 1.54 | 86 | 170.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.9 | 292 | 75 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 14 | 61 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.4 | 1.3 | 274 | 33 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 394.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masaka?
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 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 Masaka today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Masaka?
Local time is 21:49. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masaka?
Masaka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Masaka?
DEM 1,486 m.
Where is Masaka located?
It is at -10.47036, 28.00485 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry