Location & Surroundings
Lugagara is a settlement in Ruvuma, Tanzania, at 1,024 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maposeni, 16 km to the east. The national capital Dodoma is about 490 km to the north. The nearest airport is Songea Airport, 38 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
10° 32' 0" S, 35° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1024 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 117 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:24
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lugagara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lugagara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 31.1 | 3.9 | 97 | 23 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 2.8 | 125 | 35 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 238.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 2.0 | 82 | 47 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 4.3 | 46 | 60 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 106.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 4.2 | 58 | 22 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 913.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 52 | 49 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 239.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 3.6 | 53 | 72 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 5.4 | 44 | 63 | 1,022.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 26 | 93.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.6 | 4.3 | 59 | 25 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 899.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 3.3 | 88 | 47 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 232.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 3.1 | 56 | 75 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 3.6 | 35 | 62 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 85.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.5 | 3.6 | 47 | 20 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 911.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lugagara?
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 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 Lugagara today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Lugagara?
Local time is 21:24. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Lugagara?
Lugagara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lugagara?
DEM 1,024 m.
Where is Lugagara located?
It is at -10.53333, 35.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lugagara in?
It is in Tanzania.