Location & Surroundings
Mkuchika is a settlement in Mtwara, Tanzania, at 315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nangomba, 22 km to the south. The national capital Dodoma is about 585 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° 42' 0" S, 38° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 315 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 12:23
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Mkuchika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkuchika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 938 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 21.8 | 2.6 | 35 | 84 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 3.1 | 50 | 54 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 149.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.9 | 2.3 | 90 | 20 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 937.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 4.3 | 56 | 56 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 205.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.3 | 35 | 80 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 2.3 | 96 | 51 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 150.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.0 | 2.0 | 68 | 21 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 939.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 4.1 | 53 | 51 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 193.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.7 | 1.7 | 34 | 70 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 1.7 | 92 | 46 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 151.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.6 | 1.4 | 158 | 19 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 941.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 4.2 | 50 | 57 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 161.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 1.9 | 54 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 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 Mkuchika?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 938 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 Mkuchika today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Mkuchika?
Local time is 12:23. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mkuchika?
Mkuchika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mkuchika?
DEM 315 m.
Where is Mkuchika located?
It is at -10.70000, 38.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkuchika in?
It is in Tanzania.