Location & Surroundings
Mashala is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 667 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, 67 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 840 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusambo Airport, 60 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
5° 3' 49" S, 22° 50' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 667 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,695 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:51
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mashala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mashala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 26.6 | 0.3 | 312 | 68 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.0 | 332 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 88 | 259.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 273 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 279 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 27.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 1.3 | 337 | 39 | 1,008.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 681.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 223 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 6.53 / 6.59 | 98 | 132.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 2.7 | 283 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 4.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 2.4 | 274 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 30.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.3 | 2.3 | 307 | 54 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 501.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 340 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 68 | 155.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 1.8 | 253 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.86 / 1.50 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 321 | 87 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 42.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.4 | 0.8 | 304 | 40 | 1,008.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 728.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mashala?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mashala today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mashala?
Local time is 21:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mashala?
Mashala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mashala?
DEM 667 m.
Where is Mashala located?
It is at -5.06360, 22.84814 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mashala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.