Location & Surroundings

Massala is a settlement in Sikasso, Mali, at 323 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koutiala, 31 km to the north. The national capital Bamako is about 285 km to the west. The nearest airport is Koutiala, 30 km away.

Basic Data

  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 7' 11" N, 5° 23' 42" W
  • Elevation DEM: 323 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bamako
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 554 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.4%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +223

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Massala

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Massala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.

Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 24.6 1.2 329 72 1,013.2 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 34.7 0.9 127 38 1,012.1 0.04 / 0.04 85 476.6 n/a
12h 32.5 0.5 185 36 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 93 484.0 n/a
18h 29.2 2.2 266 49 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 51 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 26.3 2.4 277 56 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 36.2 2.1 154 31 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 16 513.7 n/a
36h 33.2 1.0 202 33 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 533.7 n/a
42h 28.8 2.2 220 53 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 48 0.0 n/a
Thursday 26.8 2.1 265 60 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 15 0.0 n/a
54h 36.7 0.9 210 34 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 6 505.9 n/a
60h 33.6 1.0 221 34 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 93 532.8 n/a
66h 29.7 1.8 181 49 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 84 0.0 n/a
Friday 26.8 2.3 232 62 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Massala?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 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 Massala today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Massala?
Local time is 13:10. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Massala?
Massala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Massala?
DEM 323 m.
Where is Massala located?
It is at 12.11980, -5.39500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Massala in?
It is in Mali.

Sources

Last updated 2009-01-05
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6861796

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