Location & Surroundings
Masangu is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipamba, 22 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1285 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, about 115 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
8° 14' 58" S, 26° 13' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 718 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,271 p/km²
- Built-up 9.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:15
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Masangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 40.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 40.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.
Temperature
40.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,006.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 40.0 | 1.4 | 37 | 21 | 1,006.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 3.5 | 315 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 137.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.3 | 136 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 0.8 | 114 | 63 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.5 | 2.9 | 98 | 26 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 791.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 1.5 | 337 | 42 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 292.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 0.3 | 96 | 62 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 1.0 | 308 | 53 | 1,012.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 62.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 38.4 | 3.5 | 84 | 23 | 1,005.1 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 91 | 829.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 2.4 | 354 | 41 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 131.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 246 | 81 | 1,008.5 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.9 | 306 | 68 | 1,014.2 | 0.77 / 1.27 | 12 | 70.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.5 | 0.7 | 340 | 24 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 840.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masangu?
Now 40.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 40.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 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 Masangu today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Masangu?
Local time is 20:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masangu?
Masangu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masangu?
DEM 718 m.
Where is Masangu located?
It is at -8.24939, 26.22876 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masangu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.