Location & Surroundings
Funta is a third-order administrative division in Tanga, Tanzania, at 1,237 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soni, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 330 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tanga Airport, 71 km away.
Overview
Funta is ward of Tanzania.
It is located in Bumbuli District, Tanzania.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Located in Bumbuli District
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 54' 19" S, 38° 27' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1237 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,214 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:42
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Funta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Funta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.2 | 1.9 | 137 | 68 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.4 | 131 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 2.76 / 2.76 | 98 | 563.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.3 | 117 | 95 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 28 | 103.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.2 | 118 | 95 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.9 | 157 | 74 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 51 | 127.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.8 | 128 | 52 | 1,013.6 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 100 | 590.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 86 | 80 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 100.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 0.5 | 57 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 1.5 | 135 | 67 | 1,019.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 32 | 130.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 3.0 | 134 | 50 | 1,014.2 | 0.03 / 0.07 | 57 | 793.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 1.6 | 84 | 88 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 4 | 129.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 0.5 | 91 | 94 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.1 | 1.4 | 152 | 83 | 1,019.7 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 59 | 43.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Funta?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 Funta today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Funta?
Local time is 17:42. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Funta?
Funta is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Funta?
DEM 1,237 m.
Where is Funta located?
It is at -4.90532, 38.46037 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Funta in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry