Location & Surroundings
Mkako is a stream in Ruvuma, Tanzania, at 939 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kigonsera, 16 km to the west. The national capital Dodoma is about 515 km to the north. The nearest airport is Songea Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: Mkaka
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 47' 0" S, 35° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 939 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:58
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mkako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 18.7 | 1.2 | 38 | 76 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 3.5 | 45 | 53 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 128.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.2 | 4.2 | 92 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 945.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 105 | 33 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 240.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 1.0 | 21 | 52 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 3.2 | 76 | 43 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 131.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 4.6 | 97 | 21 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 949.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 2.6 | 102 | 31 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 196.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 2.2 | 38 | 59 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 3.2 | 63 | 50 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 130.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.2 | 4.2 | 90 | 22 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 887.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 127 | 30 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 93.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.2 | 1.9 | 26 | 55 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkako?
Now 18.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 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 Mkako today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Mkako?
Local time is 08:58. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mkako?
Mkako is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mkako?
DEM 939 m.
Where is Mkako located?
It is at -10.78333, 35.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkako in?
It is in Tanzania.