Location & Surroundings
Masamba is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 752 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, about 105 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, about 105 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° 20' 55" S, 17° 6' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 752 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 155 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:31
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Masamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 22.5 | 0.9 | 138 | 91 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 331 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 78 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 173 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 3 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 1.8 | 1 | 46 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 84 | 577.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 24 | 76 | 1,011.0 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 26 | 314.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 82 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 1.31 / 1.40 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 159 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 43 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 0.4 | 132 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.52 / 1.72 | 99 | 558.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.3 | 335 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 141.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 253 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 1.72 / 1.72 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.3 | 254 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 2.01 / 3.73 | 100 | 8.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.7 | 0.9 | 191 | 47 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 74 | 633.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masamba?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 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 Masamba today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Masamba?
Local time is 22:31. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Masamba?
Masamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masamba?
DEM 752 m.
Where is Masamba located?
It is at -5.34848, 17.11511 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.