Location & Surroundings
Makindu is a settlement in Pwani, Tanzania, at 133 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisanga, 59 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 315 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, about 175 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
7° 53' 4" S, 37° 59' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 133 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:26
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makindu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makindu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 25.9 | 4.2 | 85 | 62 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 82 | 84 | 1,016.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 74 | 63 | 1,019.1 | 0.31 / 0.43 | 100 | 114.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 3.3 | 98 | 39 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 684.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 4.7 | 87 | 63 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 51 | 67.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 74 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 75 | 67 | 1,019.8 | 0.34 / 0.38 | 64 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 3.2 | 74 | 49 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 60 | 594.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 4.6 | 87 | 64 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 144.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 59 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.9 | 88 | 66 | 1,020.0 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 62 | 124.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 3.5 | 115 | 49 | 1,014.2 | 0.05 / 0.18 | 74 | 534.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 4.8 | 90 | 65 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makindu?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 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 Makindu today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Makindu?
Local time is 03:26. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Makindu?
Makindu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makindu?
DEM 133 m.
Where is Makindu located?
It is at -7.88440, 37.98665 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makindu in?
It is in Tanzania.