Location & Surroundings
Chiponda is a third-order administrative division in Lindi, Tanzania, at 567 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mtama, 19 km to the south. The national capital Dodoma is about 595 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nachingwea Airport, 72 km away.
Overview
Chiponda is a ward of Tanzania.
It is located in Mtama District, Tanzania.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Located in Mtama District
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 7' 48" S, 39° 23' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 567 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:46
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Chiponda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiponda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 28.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 733 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 19.6 | 0.9 | 175 | 96 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.2 | 142 | 63 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 4.8 | 72 | 49 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 732.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 86 | 82 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 154.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 0.8 | 142 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 121 | 66 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 4.9 | 64 | 44 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 785.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 2.1 | 76 | 88 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 145.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 2.1 | 112 | 87 | 1,016.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 2.5 | 103 | 65 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 21 | 94.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 4.8 | 77 | 33 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 889.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 79 | 88 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 190.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 1.8 | 109 | 86 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiponda?
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 28.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 733 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 Chiponda today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Chiponda?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chiponda?
Chiponda is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Chiponda?
DEM 567 m.
Where is Chiponda located?
It is at -10.13006, 39.39668 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiponda in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry