Location & Surroundings
Masua is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 496 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yangambi, about 230 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1040 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ikela Airport, 98 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
1° 17' 59" S, 24° 9' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 496 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 171 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:38
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
2.16 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 | 21.4 | 0.5 | 291 | 92 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 0.4 | 120 | 97 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 0.7 | 113 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 1.3 | 157 | 37 | 1,007.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 89 | 836.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.6 | 193 | 92 | 1,009.2 | 2.12 / 2.16 | 100 | 101.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 174 | 99 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.61 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 72 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 88 | 53.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 0.8 | 152 | 39 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 760.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 1.4 | 23 | 73 | 1,007.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 7 | 243.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 116 | 99 | 1,010.3 | 3.94 / 3.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 0.1 | 189 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 97 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 2.2 | 206 | 61 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 405.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.2 | 0.6 | 144 | 86 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 69.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masua?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masua today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Masua?
Local time is 06:38. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masua?
Masua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masua?
DEM 496 m.
Where is Masua located?
It is at -1.29976, 24.15577 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masua in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.