Location & Surroundings
Kalungu is a stream in Mbeya, Tanzania, at 950 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Laela, 53 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 460 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Songwe Airport, 89 km away.
Overview
Kalungu is a natural watercourse.
It is located in Tanzania.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 46' 0" S, 32° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 950 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:39
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kalungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 W/m2.
Temperature
35.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 35.2 | 0.9 | 315 | 20 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 96 | 43 | 1,013.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 218.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 16 | 57 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 7 | 47 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 96.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 3.9 | 7 | 22 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 908.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 0.7 | 259 | 44 | 1,011.6 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 89 | 192.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 43 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 3.0 | 23 | 41 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 98.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.1 | 3.1 | 6 | 20 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 899.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 3.3 | 142 | 37 | 1,009.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 15 | 135.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 355 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 2.9 | 22 | 43 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 99.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.8 | 3.8 | 29 | 19 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 856.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalungu?
Now 35.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 35.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 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 Kalungu today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kalungu?
Local time is 00:39. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kalungu?
Kalungu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kalungu?
DEM 950 m.
Where is Kalungu located?
It is at -8.76667, 32.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalungu in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry