Location & Surroundings
Mpiji is a settlement in Pwani, Tanzania, at 183 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibaha, 12 km to the north. The national capital Dodoma is about 365 km to the west. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: Mpiyi
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
6° 52' 0" S, 38° 57' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 183 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 72 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:39
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mpiji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpiji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 719 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 23.2 | 3.6 | 114 | 82 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.9 | 104 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 117 | 60 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 49 | 100.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 4.2 | 101 | 41 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 43 | 719.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 2.9 | 104 | 77 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 173.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 123 | 92 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 2.7 | 110 | 59 | 1,018.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 34 | 127.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 5.3 | 118 | 42 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 18 | 800.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 3.0 | 123 | 79 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 188.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 1.6 | 174 | 91 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 2.6 | 105 | 61 | 1,019.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 47 | 129.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 5.3 | 92 | 45 | 1,014.3 | 0.19 / 0.24 | 22 | 547.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 3.2 | 110 | 84 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 180.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpiji?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 719 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 Mpiji today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mpiji?
Local time is 02:39. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mpiji?
Mpiji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpiji?
DEM 183 m.
Where is Mpiji located?
It is at -6.86667, 38.95000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpiji in?
It is in Tanzania.