Location & Surroundings
Ukune is a settlement in Shinyanga, Tanzania, at 1,218 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kahama, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 430 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Buzwagi Airport, 28 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
4° 2' 0" S, 32° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1218 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:15
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Ukune
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ukune, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 | 26.6 | 1.5 | 21 | 33 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 74 | 37 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 3.8 | 94 | 36 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 110.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.8 | 2.4 | 80 | 19 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 946.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 1.3 | 164 | 29 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 234.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.1 | 95 | 38 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 3.5 | 108 | 44 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 59.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.8 | 175 | 33 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 432.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 1.8 | 190 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 243.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 4.4 | 95 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 4.3 | 93 | 39 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 105.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 2.5 | 160 | 27 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 705.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 2.3 | 120 | 37 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 127.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ukune?
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 946 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 Ukune today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Ukune?
Local time is 03:15. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ukune?
Ukune is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ukune?
DEM 1,218 m.
Where is Ukune located?
It is at -4.03333, 32.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ukune in?
It is in Tanzania.