Location & Surroundings
Masala is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 744 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 63 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 780 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 70 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° 8' 37" S, 21° 45' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 744 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 12:38
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.45 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 | 20.5 | 0.7 | 238 | 94 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 306 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 84 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 1.2 | 286 | 58 | 1,011.2 | 2.86 / 3.16 | 31 | 708.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 2.1 | 239 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 21.52 / 24.68 | 100 | 278.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.2 | 191 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 209 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 90 | 29.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 0.8 | 196 | 40 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 819.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 122 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 2.46 / 2.46 | 100 | 184.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.9 | 1.6 | 119 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 189 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 13 | 44.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 0.5 | 59 | 38 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 837.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 307 | 76 | 1,009.7 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 67 | 226.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.2 | 1.0 | 328 | 88 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masala?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masala today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Masala?
Local time is 12:38. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masala?
Masala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masala?
DEM 744 m.
Where is Masala located?
It is at -7.14353, 21.76229 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.