Location & Surroundings
Masike is a stream in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 851 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, about 105 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 950 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 63 km away.
Overview
Masike is watercourse 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
8° 56' 0" S, 22° 34' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 851 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:52
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Masike
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masike, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.55 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 | 18.8 | 0.9 | 107 | 95 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.2 | 0.9 | 64 | 35 | 1,010.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 34 | 708.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 2.4 | 264 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.98 / 1.02 | 17 | 267.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 8 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.7 | 15 | 79 | 1,017.4 | 0.48 / 0.55 | 59 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 1.2 | 17 | 52 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 44 | 701.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.9 | 164 | 94 | 1,016.6 | 1.54 / 1.63 | 99 | 221.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 1.2 | 200 | 98 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 1.1 | 226 | 93 | 1,017.9 | 1.54 / 1.89 | 100 | 26.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 2.4 | 324 | 59 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 391.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 312 | 91 | 1,014.6 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 54 | 241.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 0.6 | 168 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.5 | 0.9 | 182 | 87 | 1,017.3 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 100 | 27.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masike?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masike today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Masike?
Local time is 16:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masike?
Masike is a stream.
What is the elevation of Masike?
DEM 851 m.
Where is Masike located?
It is at -8.93327, 22.56970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masike in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry