Location & Surroundings
Lukata is a settlement in Mbeya, Tanzania, at 1,451 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kiwira, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 410 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbeya Airport, 25 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
9° 8' 0" S, 33° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1451 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:17
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Weather in Lukata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.4 | 66 | 46 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 122 | 38 | 1,012.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 590.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 72 | 59 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 77 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.7 | 45 | 61 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.4 | 84 | 41 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 135.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 3.3 | 107 | 44 | 1,014.4 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 91 | 667.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 1.7 | 145 | 61 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 116.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 0.5 | 13 | 67 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 3.4 | 133 | 47 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 119.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 3.3 | 121 | 36 | 1,012.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 58 | 719.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 1.8 | 130 | 72 | 1,016.4 | 0.17 / 0.19 | 58 | 178.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 0.8 | 136 | 73 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 1.4 | 139 | 44 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 133.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukata?
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 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 Lukata today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Lukata?
Local time is 20:17. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Lukata?
Lukata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukata?
DEM 1,451 m.
Where is Lukata located?
It is at -9.13333, 33.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukata in?
It is in Tanzania.