Location & Surroundings
Lufubu is a settlement in Kigoma, Tanzania, at 778 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karema, 56 km to the southeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 625 km to the east. The nearest airport is Moba Airport, 78 km away.
Also known as: Luvubu
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
6° 26' 35" S, 30° 6' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 778 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 183 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:48
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Alternate Names
en
Luvubu
Weather in Lufubu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lufubu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
46 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 26.2 | 1.5 | 102 | 56 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 2.8 | 270 | 63 | 1,010.2 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 41 | 721.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 1 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.23 / 0.68 | 33 | 197.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 356 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 0.9 | 143 | 59 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 13 | 82.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 3.9 | 291 | 61 | 1,008.7 | 0.68 / 0.70 | 39 | 775.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 2.6 | 342 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 3.03 / 3.73 | 100 | 233.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 345 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 2.16 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.0 | 1.2 | 92 | 64 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 98 | 67.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.5 | 281 | 68 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 50 | 574.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 2.5 | 306 | 73 | 1,011.4 | 0.59 / 0.98 | 100 | 161.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 346 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.2 | 1.1 | 77 | 54 | 1,014.4 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 98 | 86.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lufubu?
Now 26.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Lufubu today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Lufubu?
Local time is 15:48. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Lufubu?
Lufubu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lufubu?
DEM 778 m.
Where is Lufubu located?
It is at -6.44302, 30.10722 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lufubu in?
It is in Tanzania.