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 22:41
- 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 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 221 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.56 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 | 25.0 | 1.3 | 337 | 84 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 1.6 | 353 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 4.58 / 4.58 | 100 | 220.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 347 | 99 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 3.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 89 | 96 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 90 | 31.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.1 | 129 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 1.71 / 3.56 | 100 | 214.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 349 | 97 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 156.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 0.8 | 279 | 99 | 1,015.7 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 318 | 99 | 1,018.1 | 2.79 / 3.86 | 100 | 7.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.1 | 2.6 | 298 | 99 | 1,015.5 | 11.45 / 15.31 | 99 | 86.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 0.4 | 344 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 28.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 0.7 | 296 | 98 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 0.6 | 350 | 97 | 1,019.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 3.3 | 293 | 77 | 1,015.0 | 0.80 / 0.84 | 73 | 387.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masaka?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 221 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.6 mm of 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 22:41. 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.