Location & Surroundings
Masaka is a stream in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 766 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Watsa, 96 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1840 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Aba Airport, 62 km away.
Overview
Masaka is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 53' 11" N, 29° 41' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 766 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 00:24
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Masaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 32.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,006.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 32.4 | 0.7 | 44 | 44 | 1,006.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 3.2 | 99 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 3.48 / 3.48 | 100 | 116.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 1.6 | 89 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.37 / 3.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 90 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 100 | 46.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 0.2 | 194 | 48 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 614.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 128 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 4.98 / 4.99 | 100 | 125.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 0.8 | 35 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.69 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 111 | 85 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 53 | 78.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.5 | 1.5 | 62 | 37 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 882.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 43 | 64 | 1,009.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 87 | 208.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.2 | 148 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.09 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 0.4 | 189 | 67 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 90 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.9 | 0.9 | 331 | 32 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 891.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masaka?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 32.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 05:46 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Masaka?
Local time is 00:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masaka?
Masaka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Masaka?
DEM 766 m.
Where is Masaka located?
It is at 3.88625, 29.69545 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry