Location & Surroundings
Masaka is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 736 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 33 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 935 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 60 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
6° 42' 43" S, 23° 25' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 736 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 10:39
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 26 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 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.27 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 | 19.4 | 1.8 | 198 | 96 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 148 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 98 | 34.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 329 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 0.73 / 1.29 | 91 | 638.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 2.1 | 343 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 2.51 / 3.80 | 100 | 247.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 1.6 | 269 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 312 | 90 | 1,017.6 | 0.13 / 0.41 | 97 | 28.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 258 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 4.95 / 5.36 | 96 | 575.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 229 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 3.52 | 57 | 143.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.4 | 1.3 | 239 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 1.72 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 297 | 98 | 1,017.8 | 12.16 / 13.89 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.7 | 273 | 94 | 1,015.5 | 3.00 / 16.88 | 100 | 71.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 2 | 97 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 97 | 161.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.3 | 0.3 | 246 | 97 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masaka?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masaka today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Masaka?
Local time is 10:39. 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 736 m.
Where is Masaka located?
It is at -6.71192, 23.43018 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.