Location & Surroundings
Katoba is a settlement in Rukwa, Tanzania, at 776 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karema, 32 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 580 km to the east. The nearest airport is Moba Airport, 86 km away.
Also known as: Katoa
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
7° 5' 0" S, 30° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 776 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 58 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:11
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Katoa
Weather in Katoba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katoba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 30.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 24.5 | 3.3 | 123 | 61 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 2.8 | 112 | 48 | 1,014.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 26 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 4.4 | 206 | 44 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 902.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 0.1 | 84 | 56 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 250.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.7 | 115 | 54 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 3.7 | 104 | 43 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 3.6 | 229 | 37 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 900.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 1.7 | 290 | 50 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 261.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.8 | 3.7 | 105 | 48 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 5.1 | 72 | 46 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 85.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.7 | 3.3 | 243 | 41 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 912.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 266 | 55 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 274.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.0 | 2.3 | 106 | 47 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katoba?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 30.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 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 Katoba today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Katoba?
Local time is 14:11. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katoba?
Katoba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katoba?
DEM 776 m.
Where is Katoba located?
It is at -7.08333, 30.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katoba in?
It is in Tanzania.