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 04:41
- 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 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.68 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 | 18.6 | 2.7 | 173 | 98 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 0.9 | 136 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 205 | 91 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 98 | 48.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 0.8 | 273 | 47 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 810.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.9 | 22 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 2.61 / 2.68 | 61 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 292 | 100 | 1,014.8 | 1.08 / 3.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 283 | 99 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 2.47 | 100 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 291 | 91 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 100 | 138.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.9 | 1.1 | 312 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 145.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 0.9 | 251 | 98 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 304 | 84 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 48.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 3.2 | 316 | 77 | 1,014.4 | 2.34 / 2.35 | 60 | 544.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.5 | 1.2 | 318 | 96 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 81 | 217.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masaka?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 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 04:41. 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.