Location & Surroundings
Simpala is a hill in Rukwa, Tanzania, at 1,377 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirando, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 560 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mpanda Airport, 89 km away.
Also known as: Sipala
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 5' 0" S, 30° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1377 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 11:47
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Sipala
Weather in Simpala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simpala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 1.7 | 108 | 56 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 4.2 | 86 | 36 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.8 | 2.1 | 223 | 22 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 877.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 166 | 44 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 189.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.8 | 114 | 46 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 5.1 | 83 | 29 | 1,014.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 42 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.9 | 2.3 | 82 | 15 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 877.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 0.7 | 259 | 30 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 244.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 2.1 | 105 | 35 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 5.8 | 75 | 38 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.2 | 3.0 | 80 | 18 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 915.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 0.7 | 238 | 37 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 272.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 3.8 | 95 | 25 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simpala?
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 878 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 Simpala today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Simpala?
Local time is 11:47. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Simpala?
Simpala is a hill.
What is the elevation of Simpala?
DEM 1,377 m.
Where is Simpala located?
It is at -7.08333, 30.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simpala in?
It is in Tanzania.