Location & Surroundings
Masima is a settlement in Ruvuma, Tanzania, at 463 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tunduru, 33 km to the west. The national capital Dodoma is about 595 km to the north. The nearest airport is Masasi Airport, about 135 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
11° 10' 0" S, 37° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 463 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:52
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Nearby
Weather in Masima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 29.1 | 3.4 | 112 | 47 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 2.5 | 107 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 927.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 3.0 | 89 | 35 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 124.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 3.9 | 99 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 3.3 | 96 | 58 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 135.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.8 | 1.1 | 100 | 28 | 1,008.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 69 | 715.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 1.0 | 50 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 77 | 112.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 3.3 | 15 | 73 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.2 | 2.6 | 52 | 63 | 1,015.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 85 | 116.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.1 | 2.7 | 78 | 29 | 1,007.2 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 47 | 782.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 4.8 | 53 | 52 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 139.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 3.4 | 12 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.0 | 3.7 | 32 | 59 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 94.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masima?
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 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 Masima today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Masima?
Local time is 16:52. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Masima?
Masima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masima?
DEM 463 m.
Where is Masima located?
It is at -11.16667, 37.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masima in?
It is in Tanzania.