Location & Surroundings
Mkuku is a settlement in Dodoma, Tanzania, at 1,402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kondoa, 4 km to the west. The national capital Dodoma is about 140 km to the south. The nearest airport is Dodoma Airport, about 140 km away.
Also known as: Nkuku
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
4° 54' 0" S, 35° 49' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1402 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 155 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:22
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Mkuku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkuku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 29.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 937 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 29.1 | 4.0 | 67 | 20 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 5.3 | 84 | 44 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 200.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 2.5 | 49 | 82 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 4.3 | 70 | 60 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 70.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 4.8 | 64 | 24 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 937.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 5.4 | 89 | 52 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 232.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.8 | 3.0 | 50 | 74 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 4.7 | 68 | 43 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 128.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.1 | 5.2 | 77 | 21 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 958.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 5.8 | 90 | 44 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 234.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 3.0 | 58 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 5.1 | 66 | 60 | 1,019.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 39 | 70.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.8 | 5.3 | 69 | 28 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 918.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkuku?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 29.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 937 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 Mkuku today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mkuku?
Local time is 02:22. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mkuku?
Mkuku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mkuku?
DEM 1,402 m.
Where is Mkuku located?
It is at -4.90000, 35.81667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkuku in?
It is in Tanzania.