Location & Surroundings
Masama is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,878 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhanga, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 34 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 43 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 57' 22" S, 29° 45' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1878 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 232 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:44
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Masama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
5.16 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 | 17.3 | 1.5 | 304 | 82 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.0 | 301 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 120 | 61 | 1,016.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 95 | 73.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 359 | 67 | 1,011.8 | 3.10 / 3.21 | 100 | 535.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 1.4 | 322 | 93 | 1,015.6 | 1.95 / 5.16 | 93 | 140.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 0.8 | 306 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 116 | 71 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 28 | 79.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 3.3 | 144 | 54 | 1,010.8 | 3.52 / 3.68 | 99 | 752.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 1.6 | 331 | 74 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 59 | 170.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 0.7 | 326 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 105 | 62 | 1,016.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 91 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 58 | 50 | 1,011.5 | 1.30 / 1.31 | 99 | 578.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.1 | 2.0 | 336 | 76 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 53 | 165.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masama?
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masama today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Masama?
Local time is 03:44. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masama?
Masama is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Masama?
DEM 1,878 m.
Where is Masama located?
It is at -1.95620, 29.75080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masama in?
It is in Rwanda.