Location & Surroundings
Minje is a settlement in Mtwara, Tanzania, at 226 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nangomba, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 630 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masasi Airport, 39 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° 4' 0" S, 38° 39' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 226 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:07
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Minje
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Minje, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 953 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
4.6 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
58 %
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 | 26.9 | 4.6 | 68 | 57 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 69 | 78 | 1,015.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 1.7 | 32 | 50 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 159.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.7 | 2.7 | 144 | 18 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 953.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 4.5 | 72 | 58 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 176.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.8 | 38 | 78 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 1.9 | 58 | 51 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 153.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 4.3 | 37 | 33 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 749.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.3 | 4.3 | 56 | 50 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 66.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 46 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 2.7 | 39 | 50 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 139.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.0 | 3.0 | 63 | 25 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 836.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.5 | 4.7 | 67 | 54 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 56.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minje?
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 953 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 Minje today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Minje?
Local time is 08:07. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Minje?
Minje is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Minje?
DEM 226 m.
Where is Minje located?
It is at -11.06667, 38.65000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minje in?
It is in Tanzania.