Location & Surroundings
Masamba is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 854 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 91 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 860 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 67 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° 39' 38" S, 22° 42' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 854 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,829 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:30
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 850 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
62 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 31.7 | 2.0 | 256 | 39 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 357 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 74 | 287.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 164 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 39 | 72 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 69 | 45.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 1.4 | 15 | 38 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 850.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 215 | 72 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 139.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 65 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 350 | 86 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 97 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.7 | 1.2 | 97 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 0.51 / 1.37 | 100 | 659.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 136 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 32.21 / 33.58 | 100 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 2.2 | 148 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 6.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 133 | 93 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 2.33 | 100 | 32.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 2.0 | 9 | 68 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 97 | 389.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masamba?
Now 31.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 850 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 06:00 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Masamba?
Local time is 21:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masamba?
Masamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masamba?
DEM 854 m.
Where is Masamba located?
It is at -6.66043, 22.70135 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.