Location & Surroundings
Chamba is a settlement in Ruvuma, Tanzania, at 394 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tunduru, 71 km to the northeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 615 km to the north. The nearest airport is Songea Airport, about 180 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
11° 35' 0" S, 36° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 394 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:48
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Nearby
Weather in Chamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 W/m2.
Temperature
29.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 29.6 | 2.2 | 29 | 37 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.8 | 3.3 | 112 | 17 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 961.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.9 | 2.9 | 76 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 230.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 2.8 | 50 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.4 | 1.8 | 60 | 39 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 160.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.5 | 3.7 | 112 | 19 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 956.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 2.8 | 67 | 26 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 217.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 3.5 | 92 | 51 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.8 | 3.3 | 102 | 45 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 158.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 2.7 | 130 | 30 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 764.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 1.7 | 75 | 43 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 161.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 60 | 62 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 2.9 | 70 | 51 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 158.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chamba?
Now 29.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 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 Chamba today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Chamba?
Local time is 20:48. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chamba?
Chamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chamba?
DEM 394 m.
Where is Chamba located?
It is at -11.58333, 36.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chamba in?
It is in Tanzania.