Location & Surroundings
Kankokwa is a settlement in Rukwa, Tanzania, at 1,664 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbala, 25 km to the southwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 540 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbala, 29 km away.
Also known as: Kankowa
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° 40' 0" S, 31° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1664 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:29
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kankokwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankokwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 27.4 | 2.2 | 232 | 30 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 165 | 55 | 1,013.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 68 | 43.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.8 | 69 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 4.8 | 64 | 39 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 66.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 2.0 | 273 | 30 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 673.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 2.2 | 86 | 43 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 4.2 | 91 | 48 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 5.7 | 70 | 33 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 74.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.4 | 1.6 | 80 | 24 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 596.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 117 | 39 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 106.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 6.4 | 75 | 44 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 6.4 | 77 | 35 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.6 | 2.7 | 90 | 22 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 722.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankokwa?
Now 27.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Kankokwa today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kankokwa?
Local time is 22:29. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kankokwa?
Kankokwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankokwa?
DEM 1,664 m.
Where is Kankokwa located?
It is at -8.66667, 31.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankokwa in?
It is in Tanzania.