Location & Surroundings
Masite Nek is a settlement in Lesotho, at 1,651 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Morija, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Maseru is 30 km to the north. The nearest airport is Maseru / Moshoeshoe, 15 km away.
Also known as: Palama
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
29° 35' 18" S, 27° 29' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1651 m
- Timezone Africa/Maseru
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,170 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Loti (LSL)
- Phone Prefix +266
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:04
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Masite Nek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masite Nek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 21.8 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. Precip around 8.7 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
8.68 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 | 17.1 | 1.5 | 26 | 48 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 3.9 | 31 | 39 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 7.4 | 302 | 38 | 1,010.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 540.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.5 | 2.5 | 108 | 86 | 1,016.2 | 26.85 / 26.88 | 100 | 41.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.3 | 1.9 | 41 | 93 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 8.68 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 1.6 | 13 | 77 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 3.91 | 0 | 56.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 4.3 | 226 | 57 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 100 | 595.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.5 | 2.3 | 197 | 74 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.3 | 1.6 | 197 | 85 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.8 | 0.8 | 181 | 78 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 258 | 33 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 736.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.1 | 2.3 | 182 | 39 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 271.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.0 | 2.2 | 17 | 64 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masite Nek?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.3 to 21.8 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. Precip around 8.7 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 8.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masite Nek today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Masite Nek?
Local time is 08:04. Time zone: Africa/Maseru (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masite Nek?
Masite Nek is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masite Nek?
DEM 1,651 m.
Where is Masite Nek located?
It is at -29.58838, 27.48914 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masite Nek in?
It is in Lesotho.