Location & Surroundings
Masonga is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 645 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 895 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 45 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
6° 8' 31" S, 23° 9' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 645 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 499 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:44
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Masonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.75 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 | 20.9 | 1.4 | 282 | 91 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 295 | 78 | 1,015.6 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 98 | 45.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 1.4 | 312 | 48 | 1,010.3 | 0.12 / 0.60 | 99 | 649.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 165 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 2.31 / 2.91 | 100 | 129.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.7 | 244 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 220 | 74 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.1 | 1.1 | 63 | 34 | 1,007.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 826.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 57 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 1.08 / 1.11 | 74 | 123.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.2 | 0.7 | 209 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 0.6 | 89 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 47.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 0.8 | 38 | 29 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 853.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.2 | 43 | 69 | 1,009.7 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 13 | 199.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 1.5 | 304 | 81 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 78 | 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 Masonga?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masonga today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Masonga?
Local time is 08:44. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masonga?
Masonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masonga?
DEM 645 m.
Where is Masonga located?
It is at -6.14202, 23.16551 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.