Location & Surroundings
Masama is a third-order administrative division in Muramvya, Burundi, at 1,723 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 14 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 27 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 47 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 16' 18" S, 29° 44' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1723 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 495 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:24
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Masama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 18.2 | 1.4 | 252 | 57 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 81 | 45 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 68.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 4.7 | 108 | 24 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 755.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 2.5 | 351 | 41 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 151.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 1.1 | 190 | 54 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 4.5 | 106 | 37 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 4.8 | 105 | 22 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 784.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 239 | 33 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 164.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 1.5 | 215 | 38 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 108 | 27 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 80.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 4.1 | 99 | 18 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 870.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 268 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 218.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.2 | 1.9 | 266 | 43 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masama?
Now 18.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 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 Masama today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Masama?
Local time is 11:24. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masama?
Masama is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Masama?
DEM 1,723 m.
Where is Masama located?
It is at -3.27157, 29.73954 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masama in?
It is in Burundi.