Location & Surroundings
Mugala is a settlement in Mara, Tanzania, at 1,149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibara, 20 km to the south. The national capital Dodoma is about 535 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Musoma Airport, 70 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
1° 58' 54" S, 33° 23' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1149 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,470 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:57
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mugala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mugala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.2 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
3.7 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 24.9 | 3.7 | 22 | 62 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 4.2 | 114 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 5.9 | 106 | 56 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 97.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 2.6 | 261 | 45 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 879.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 4.9 | 47 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 96 | 144.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 3.9 | 92 | 60 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 5.7 | 105 | 53 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 98.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 5.4 | 318 | 50 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 853.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 4.5 | 53 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 234.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 4.7 | 103 | 57 | 1,009.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 5.0 | 116 | 55 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 3.0 | 205 | 47 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 427.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 4.0 | 27 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 126.0 | 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 Mugala?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.2 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 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 Mugala today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mugala?
Local time is 02:57. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mugala?
Mugala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mugala?
DEM 1,149 m.
Where is Mugala located?
It is at -1.98158, 33.39094 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mugala in?
It is in Tanzania.