Location & Surroundings
Mpeta is a settlement in Mtwara, Tanzania, at 268 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chiungutwa, less than 2 km away. The national capital Dodoma is about 635 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masasi Airport, 29 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° 53' 0" S, 38° 59' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 268 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 89 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:32
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mpeta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpeta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.1 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.8 | 94 | 89 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 3.0 | 119 | 54 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 132.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 6.2 | 63 | 41 | 1,011.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 96 | 814.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 3.4 | 55 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.38 / 0.41 | 55 | 132.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.1 | 48 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 2.0 | 52 | 44 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 167.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.1 | 6.3 | 64 | 30 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 822.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 4.0 | 59 | 68 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.5 | 1.6 | 56 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 3.1 | 32 | 46 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 168.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.5 | 4.8 | 54 | 30 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 949.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 3.4 | 60 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 202.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.1 | 1.4 | 29 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpeta?
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.1 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 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 Mpeta today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Mpeta?
Local time is 10:32. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mpeta?
Mpeta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpeta?
DEM 268 m.
Where is Mpeta located?
It is at -10.88333, 38.98333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpeta in?
It is in Tanzania.