Location & Surroundings
Katuka is a settlement in Rukwa, Tanzania, at 1,848 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sumbawanga, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 515 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sumbawanga Airport, 23 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° 7' 0" S, 31° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1848 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 66 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:41
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 25.6 | 3.4 | 62 | 31 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 56 | 42 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 103.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 4.5 | 84 | 53 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 4.8 | 68 | 40 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 79.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 2.6 | 57 | 24 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 754.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 90 | 38 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 5.5 | 81 | 47 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 4.8 | 61 | 40 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 84.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.8 | 2.5 | 49 | 25 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 798.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 104 | 36 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 2.6 | 97 | 49 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 4.7 | 64 | 43 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 83.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 0.9 | 215 | 41 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 605.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katuka?
Now 25.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 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 Katuka today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Katuka?
Local time is 22:41. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katuka?
Katuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katuka?
DEM 1,848 m.
Where is Katuka located?
It is at -8.11667, 31.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katuka in?
It is in Tanzania.