Location & Surroundings
Mapalinga is a settlement in Mwanza, Tanzania, at 1,200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Misungwi, less than 2 km away. The national capital Dodoma is about 475 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mwanza Airport, 46 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
2° 50' 0" S, 33° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1200 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,111 p/km²
- Built-up 14.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:30
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Mapalinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapalinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.1 | 8 | 64 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.7 | 111 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 2.97 / 2.97 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 3.6 | 85 | 53 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 2.39 | 11 | 110.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.9 | 4.7 | 357 | 35 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 825.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 2.5 | 341 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 149.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 132 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 91 | 47 | 1,014.3 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 57 | 102.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.6 | 3.0 | 330 | 35 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 801.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.0 | 1.6 | 40 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 96 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 143 | 70 | 1,011.2 | 0.30 / 0.42 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 177 | 66 | 1,014.9 | 2.47 / 2.90 | 90 | 44.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 1.3 | 196 | 35 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 29 | 722.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.6 | 1.8 | 11 | 57 | 1,011.0 | 0.12 / 0.14 | 72 | 144.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapalinga?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Mapalinga today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Mapalinga?
Local time is 05:30. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mapalinga?
Mapalinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapalinga?
DEM 1,200 m.
Where is Mapalinga located?
It is at -2.83333, 33.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapalinga in?
It is in Tanzania.