Location & Surroundings
Masaka is a fifth-order administrative division in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lwakyomba, 9 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 165 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 86 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 5' 51" N, 31° 19' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1112 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 262 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:47
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Places in Masaka
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Weather in Masaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 757 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
49 %
Precip
1.16 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 | 21.5 | 1.0 | 163 | 67 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 212 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 196 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 61.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 1.2 | 353 | 46 | 1,008.4 | 0.67 / 0.93 | 100 | 756.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.7 | 152 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.23 / 1.16 | 100 | 168.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 0.3 | 202 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 0.5 | 255 | 93 | 1,016.7 | 2.17 / 2.53 | 97 | 26.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 0.3 | 270 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 2.44 / 4.98 | 76 | 552.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.3 | 1.8 | 214 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 2.18 / 7.15 | 94 | 239.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 0.6 | 82 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 1.75 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.5 | 253 | 87 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 78.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 1.2 | 38 | 45 | 1,009.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 97 | 754.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.0 | 1.3 | 158 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 5.63 / 5.73 | 96 | 79.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masaka?
Now 21.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 757 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masaka today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Masaka?
Local time is 04:47. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Masaka?
Masaka is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Masaka?
DEM 1,112 m.
Where is Masaka located?
It is at 1.09762, 31.32108 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masaka in?
It is in Uganda.