Location & Surroundings
Masha is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 2,032 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 36 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 49 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
3° 36' 54" S, 29° 39' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 2032 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 84 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:37
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Masha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
4.57 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 | 15.9 | 0.5 | 65 | 89 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.1 | 1.0 | 18 | 81 | 1,015.0 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 74 | 79 | 1,018.2 | 0.01 / 0.50 | 95 | 15.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 112 | 58 | 1,012.5 | 1.81 / 2.31 | 94 | 522.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.2 | 51 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 2.27 / 4.57 | 96 | 117.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 1.2 | 317 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.30 / 4.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.4 | 40 | 75 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 1.98 | 93 | 45.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 115 | 58 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 2.01 | 93 | 472.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.6 | 0.6 | 347 | 78 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 23 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 0.3 | 348 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 66 | 68 | 1,016.7 | 0.75 / 1.28 | 26 | 87.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.8 | 52 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 4.70 / 5.99 | 90 | 567.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.2 | 1.2 | 301 | 84 | 1,016.0 | 4.20 / 10.19 | 100 | 156.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masha?
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 523 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masha today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Masha?
Local time is 01:37. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masha?
Masha is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Masha?
DEM 2,032 m.
Where is Masha located?
It is at -3.61500, 29.65580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masha in?
It is in Burundi.