Location & Surroundings
Masonde is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 915 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nchelenge, about 145 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1445 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, about 105 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
9° 19' 18" S, 27° 23' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 915 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:12
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masonde
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masonde, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 908 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
2.35 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 | 17.8 | 0.7 | 87 | 93 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.4 | 190 | 79 | 1,017.7 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 17 | 82.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.1 | 155 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.99 / 1.56 | 62 | 908.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 2.0 | 52 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 1.00 / 2.56 | 99 | 236.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 0.6 | 200 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 2.35 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 295 | 80 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 81 | 84.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 2.5 | 88 | 57 | 1,009.1 | 3.81 / 4.12 | 97 | 867.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 2.0 | 34 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 2.95 | 100 | 109.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.0 | 0.7 | 347 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 41 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.42 / 1.55 | 100 | 45.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 105 | 70 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 97 | 478.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 2.1 | 46 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 1.21 / 2.50 | 88 | 173.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.1 | 1.2 | 27 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masonde?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 908 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masonde today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Masonde?
Local time is 09:12. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masonde?
Masonde is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masonde?
DEM 915 m.
Where is Masonde located?
It is at -9.32165, 27.39242 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masonde in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.