Location & Surroundings
Masetsa is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,988 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 6 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 25 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° 48' 8" S, 29° 58' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1988 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 303 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:23
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Masetsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masetsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 16.6 | 2.3 | 324 | 86 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 1.7 | 306 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 136 | 65 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 127 | 45 | 1,011.7 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 100 | 650.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 2.5 | 337 | 72 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 22 | 86.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.2 | 1.9 | 332 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 0.7 | 77 | 64 | 1,017.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 26 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 3.4 | 103 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 0.21 / 0.30 | 100 | 647.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.9 | 2.3 | 333 | 75 | 1,015.3 | 0.34 / 0.64 | 59 | 38.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 2.2 | 340 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 145 | 59 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 94.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 85 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 562.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.9 | 1.7 | 355 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 142.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masetsa?
Now 16.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 24.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masetsa today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Masetsa?
Local time is 04:23. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masetsa?
Masetsa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Masetsa?
DEM 1,988 m.
Where is Masetsa located?
It is at -1.80210, 29.97800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masetsa in?
It is in Rwanda.