Location & Surroundings
Masaka is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 862 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 110 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 880 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 42 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
7° 29' 52" S, 22° 36' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 862 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,146 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:43
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.5 | 2.3 | 155 | 95 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 289 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 1.98 / 1.98 | 96 | 345.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 238 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 1.84 | 78 | 153.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.4 | 174 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.1 | 238 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 1.5 | 330 | 54 | 1,010.4 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 88 | 774.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 305 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 3.84 / 4.28 | 83 | 149.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 0.9 | 208 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 4.17 / 8.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 1.7 | 197 | 99 | 1,016.9 | 1.38 / 9.83 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 0.9 | 193 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 4.87 | 100 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.1 | 291 | 97 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 99 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 1.2 | 303 | 99 | 1,015.4 | 0.20 / 0.35 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.2 | 2.2 | 297 | 96 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 89 | 21.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masaka?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 345 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 05:59 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Masaka?
Local time is 16:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masaka?
Masaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masaka?
DEM 862 m.
Where is Masaka located?
It is at -7.49785, 22.60658 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.