Location & Surroundings
Masasi is a hill in Muchinga, Zambia, at 1,369 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumphi, 62 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 785 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chelinda Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: Massassi
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 33' 0" S, 33° 33' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1369 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:18
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other hills nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Masasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 19.5 | 1.7 | 59 | 50 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 32 | 36 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 106.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.8 | 104 | 34 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 604.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 3.7 | 81 | 35 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 2.6 | 65 | 55 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 51 | 35 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 101.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 62 | 32 | 1,012.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 98 | 540.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 3.8 | 85 | 37 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 73.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.8 | 3.1 | 69 | 49 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.2 | 58 | 38 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 110.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 2.9 | 40 | 24 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 717.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 2.9 | 94 | 41 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 61.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.3 | 2.0 | 72 | 61 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masasi?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masasi today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Masasi?
Local time is 08:18. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masasi?
Masasi is a hill.
What is the elevation of Masasi?
DEM 1,369 m.
Where is Masasi located?
It is at -10.55000, 33.55000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masasi in?
It is in Zambia.