Location & Surroundings
Mbale is a settlement in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, at 1,295 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Usangi, 7 km to the south. The national capital Dodoma is about 355 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Moshi Airport, 48 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
3° 38' 0" S, 37° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1295 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 875 p/km²
- Built-up 8.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:17
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.3 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
4.5 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 23.8 | 4.5 | 109 | 62 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 2.3 | 116 | 88 | 1,015.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.8 | 115 | 61 | 1,019.7 | 0.21 / 0.23 | 85 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 5.7 | 108 | 28 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 8 | 791.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 4.6 | 122 | 57 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 214.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 2.0 | 113 | 82 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 161 | 58 | 1,020.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 72 | 97.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.4 | 5.8 | 112 | 24 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 922.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 4.5 | 116 | 56 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 214.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 115 | 76 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 247 | 64 | 1,020.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 53 | 102.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.2 | 6.0 | 111 | 22 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 923.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.7 | 4.8 | 114 | 56 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 214.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbale?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 31.3 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 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 Mbale today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mbale?
Local time is 03:17. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mbale?
Mbale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbale?
DEM 1,295 m.
Where is Mbale located?
It is at -3.63333, 37.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbale in?
It is in Tanzania.