Location & Surroundings
Masasa is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,300 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipushi, 32 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1520 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 50 km away.
Overview
Masasa is stream in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 31' 49" S, 27° 4' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1300 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 62 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Masasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 21.7 | 2.4 | 130 | 54 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 4.7 | 101 | 44 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 27.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 2.5 | 38 | 28 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 591.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 17 | 43 | 1,011.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 70 | 83.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 2.1 | 136 | 55 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.1 | 122 | 42 | 1,015.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 47 | 37.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 2.9 | 116 | 19 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 754.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 84 | 36 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 198.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.6 | 116 | 47 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 0.8 | 179 | 38 | 1,014.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 76.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.1 | 2.9 | 112 | 14 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 920.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 1.0 | 91 | 25 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 264.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.3 | 2.2 | 79 | 28 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 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 Masasa?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 Masasa today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Masasa?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masasa?
Masasa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Masasa?
DEM 1,300 m.
Where is Masasa located?
It is at -11.53026, 27.07331 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masasa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry