Location & Surroundings
Mbiji is a settlement in Pemba South, Tanzania, at 37 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mkoani, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 445 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pemba / Karume Airport, 21 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
5° 23' 0" S, 39° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 37 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 127 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:25
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbiji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbiji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 911 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
3.9 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.84 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 | 26.8 | 3.9 | 164 | 74 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 5.9 | 152 | 67 | 1,013.6 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 17 | 911.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 4.2 | 140 | 83 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 181.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 5.5 | 131 | 85 | 1,014.2 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 5.3 | 135 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.41 / 0.84 | 14 | 147.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 6.3 | 146 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 17 | 894.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 5.8 | 152 | 81 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 5 | 176.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 5.0 | 132 | 79 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.0 | 5.1 | 142 | 72 | 1,016.8 | 0.36 / 0.37 | 18 | 140.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 5.3 | 145 | 68 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 2 | 906.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 7.5 | 131 | 75 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 0 | 179.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 5.7 | 133 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.9 | 3.9 | 166 | 66 | 1,016.9 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 87 | 68.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbiji?
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 911 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbiji today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Mbiji?
Local time is 15:25. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mbiji?
Mbiji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbiji?
DEM 37 m.
Where is Mbiji located?
It is at -5.38333, 39.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbiji in?
It is in Tanzania.