Location & Surroundings
Masa is a settlement in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, at 1,606 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lae, 80 km to the southwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mapoda, 23 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 21' 25" S, 147° 36' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1606 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:52
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Masa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 17.9 | 2.5 | 205 | 83 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 2.3 | 235 | 75 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 3.6 | 141 | 45 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 336.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 4.1 | 134 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 919.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 2.2 | 204 | 85 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 2.2 | 224 | 75 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 4.3 | 137 | 57 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 329.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 4.3 | 142 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 35 | 807.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.5 | 2.1 | 195 | 89 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 82 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 1.7 | 217 | 82 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 4.3 | 135 | 62 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 321.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 4.3 | 146 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 100 | 636.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.2 | 2.0 | 194 | 90 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 33 | 39.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masa?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 919 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 Masa today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Masa?
Local time is 04:52. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Masa?
Masa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masa?
DEM 1,606 m.
Where is Masa located?
It is at -6.35692, 147.61482 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masa in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.