Location & Surroundings
Masala is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 495 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 92 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 200 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 90 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
5° 46' 32" S, 16° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 495 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 89 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:37
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Masala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 122 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.5 | 0.9 | 26 | 95 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 292 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 1.33 / 1.33 | 100 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 20 | 95 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 114.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 256 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.8 | 279 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 90 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 0.5 | 236 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 2.77 / 2.79 | 59 | 342.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 243 | 94 | 1,011.3 | 2.62 / 5.40 | 91 | 181.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 0.4 | 160 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.5 | 0.8 | 190 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 4.60 / 4.61 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 165 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 92 | 134.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 258 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 3.81 / 5.38 | 100 | 106.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 95 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 0.5 | 301 | 93 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 28.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masala?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 122 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 Masala today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Masala?
Local time is 13:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Masala?
Masala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masala?
DEM 495 m.
Where is Masala located?
It is at -5.77554, 16.38346 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.