Location & Surroundings
Masansa is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,455 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwansabombwe, about 115 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1555 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasenga Airport, 72 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 31' 57" S, 27° 58' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1455 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:30
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Masansa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masansa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 307 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 26.7 | 0.8 | 78 | 43 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 3.9 | 7 | 59 | 1,007.4 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 95 | 307.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 240 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 2.01 / 2.97 | 100 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 304 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 0.4 | 119 | 49 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 70.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 262 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 2.37 / 2.37 | 95 | 546.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 2.9 | 280 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.21 | 93 | 110.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 219 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 2.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.3 | 0.3 | 323 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 63 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.8 | 207 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 96 | 679.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 2.9 | 23 | 93 | 1,017.2 | 1.87 / 2.68 | 100 | 65.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 327 | 80 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.5 | 0.5 | 226 | 91 | 1,019.9 | 0.63 / 1.08 | 100 | 10.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masansa?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 307 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 Masansa today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Masansa?
Local time is 15:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masansa?
Masansa is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Masansa?
DEM 1,455 m.
Where is Masansa located?
It is at -10.53237, 27.97981 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masansa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.