Location & Surroundings
Machenya is a settlement in Mtwara, Tanzania, at 352 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukuledi, 7 km to the east. The national capital Dodoma is about 590 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masasi Airport, 19 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° 34' 0" S, 38° 44' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 352 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:31
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Machenya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Machenya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 2.0 | 124 | 68 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.6 | 1.5 | 250 | 33 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 710.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 4.0 | 56 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 91 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 2.5 | 77 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Machenya?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 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 Machenya today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Machenya?
Local time is 15:31. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Machenya?
Machenya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Machenya?
DEM 352 m.
Where is Machenya located?
It is at -10.56667, 38.73333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Machenya in?
It is in Tanzania.