Location & Surroundings
Mkana is a stream in Mbeya, Tanzania, at 951 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Laela, 51 km to the northwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 460 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Songwe Airport, 90 km away.
Overview
Mkana is a natural watercourse.
It is located in Tanzania.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 46' 0" S, 32° 28' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 951 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:43
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Mkana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
43 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 3.5 | 131 | 29 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 30 | 49 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 0.3 | 105 | 44 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.6 | 3.5 | 3 | 23 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 839.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 2.3 | 173 | 48 | 1,013.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 84 | 182.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 2.7 | 162 | 58 | 1,013.9 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 10 | 50 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 102.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.6 | 3.6 | 0 | 22 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 916.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 3.1 | 184 | 51 | 1,013.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 27 | 157.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.5 | 191 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 7 | 49 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 103.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.8 | 3.4 | 2 | 21 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 911.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 2.0 | 173 | 46 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 212.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkana?
Now 26.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 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 Mkana today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mkana?
Local time is 05:43. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mkana?
Mkana is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mkana?
DEM 951 m.
Where is Mkana located?
It is at -8.76667, 32.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkana in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry