Location & Surroundings
Mchonda is a settlement in Mtwara, Tanzania, at 303 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nangomba, 20 km to the south. The national capital Dodoma is about 590 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masasi Airport, 31 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
10° 43' 0" S, 38° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 303 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:48
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mchonda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mchonda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 27.4 | 2.1 | 98 | 54 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.8 | 3.2 | 141 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 889.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 4.7 | 66 | 64 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 42 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 2.0 | 55 | 53 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 153.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.6 | 4.4 | 62 | 30 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 779.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 4.4 | 55 | 59 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 2.5 | 32 | 81 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.1 | 3.0 | 51 | 51 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 155.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.5 | 2.4 | 20 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 948.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 4.4 | 44 | 56 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 143.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 22 | 80 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.3 | 2.1 | 19 | 52 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 130.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mchonda?
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 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 Mchonda today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Mchonda?
Local time is 18:48. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mchonda?
Mchonda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mchonda?
DEM 303 m.
Where is Mchonda located?
It is at -10.71667, 38.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mchonda in?
It is in Tanzania.