Location & Surroundings
Chunya is a settlement in Mbeya, Tanzania, at 1,429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matundasi, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 365 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbeya Airport, 43 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
8° 32' 0" S, 33° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1429 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,980 p/km²
- Built-up 24.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:54
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chunya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chunya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 31.0 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
5.0 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 21.1 | 5.0 | 100 | 51 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 1.0 | 66 | 22 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 875.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 5.7 | 91 | 47 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 167.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 3.7 | 98 | 66 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 5.3 | 98 | 47 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 2.6 | 52 | 21 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 893.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 3.3 | 81 | 46 | 1,014.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 18 | 189.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 5.2 | 100 | 60 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 5.8 | 98 | 53 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 94.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 4.0 | 67 | 23 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 912.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 5.5 | 97 | 39 | 1,014.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 1 | 159.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 6.8 | 98 | 61 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.7 | 6.8 | 98 | 57 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chunya?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 31.0 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 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 Chunya today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Chunya?
Local time is 14:54. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chunya?
Chunya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chunya?
DEM 1,429 m.
Where is Chunya located?
It is at -8.53333, 33.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chunya in?
It is in Tanzania.