Location & Surroundings
Mkali is a third-order administrative division in Rukwa, Tanzania, at 1,717 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matai, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 520 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sumbawanga Airport, 46 km away.
Overview
DE Mkali is ward of Tanzania.
It is located in Kalambo District, Tanzania.
The population is about 14,583 (2022).
It covers about 171 square kilometre.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Located in Kalambo District
- Area 171 square kilometre
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 21' 54" S, 31° 33' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1717 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:56
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Mkali
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkali, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
49 %
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 | 21.3 | 1.7 | 85 | 40 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 5.0 | 83 | 50 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 4.9 | 72 | 38 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 2.7 | 90 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 857.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.4 | 68 | 37 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 122.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 4.8 | 80 | 40 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 5.0 | 69 | 41 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 82.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 1.4 | 90 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 785.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 1.3 | 57 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 3.5 | 80 | 47 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 4.8 | 72 | 42 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 84.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 264 | 38 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 637.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 1.6 | 121 | 53 | 1,014.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 41 | 60.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkali?
Now 21.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 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 Mkali today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mkali?
Local time is 06:56. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mkali?
Mkali is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Mkali?
DEM 1,717 m.
Where is Mkali located?
It is at -8.36512, 31.56599 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkali in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)