Location & Surroundings
Masela is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,042 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshilenge, 74 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1125 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 130 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
10° 31' 41" S, 23° 24' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1042 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:11
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Weather in Masela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 19.6 | 1.3 | 5 | 83 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.0 | 355 | 65 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 63.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.4 | 2.1 | 5 | 26 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 780.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 358 | 53 | 1,009.6 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 10 | 211.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 0.3 | 19 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 61 | 64 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 65.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.6 | 1.6 | 7 | 22 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 899.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 2.1 | 292 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 99 | 158.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.8 | 1.1 | 265 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 0.3 | 268 | 55 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 53.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 3.5 | 10 | 30 | 1,006.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 87 | 790.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 303 | 63 | 1,009.0 | 0.02 / 0.06 | 43 | 192.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 0.9 | 272 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.71 / 0.77 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masela?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 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 Masela today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Masela?
Local time is 08:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masela?
Masela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masela?
DEM 1,042 m.
Where is Masela located?
It is at -10.52801, 23.40809 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.