Location & Surroundings
Chiola is a settlement in Lindi, Tanzania, at 387 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruangwa, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 565 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nachingwea Airport, 19 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
10° 12' 0" S, 38° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 387 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 49 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:13
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chiola
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiola, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
43 %
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 | 22.0 | 1.4 | 83 | 83 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 119 | 65 | 1,018.1 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 89 | 97.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 1.8 | 3 | 42 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 88 | 488.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.8 | 62 | 70 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 43.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.5 | 76 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 92 | 68 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 95.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.2 | 2.0 | 62 | 43 | 1,012.3 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 82 | 451.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 39 | 68 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 81.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.4 | 1.7 | 35 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.4 | 25 | 67 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 2.9 | 13 | 34 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 799.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.9 | 66 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 3.1 | 34 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiola?
Now 22.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 489 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 Chiola today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Chiola?
Local time is 11:13. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chiola?
Chiola is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chiola?
DEM 387 m.
Where is Chiola located?
It is at -10.20000, 38.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiola in?
It is in Tanzania.