Location & Surroundings
Zagayu is a settlement in Simiyu, Tanzania, at 1,284 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shanwa, 24 km to the south. The national capital Dodoma is about 420 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mwadui Airport, 63 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
2° 57' 0" S, 33° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1284 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,417 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:59
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zagayu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zagayu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
4.8 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
57 %
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 | 26.2 | 4.8 | 67 | 42 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 2.5 | 120 | 49 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.2 | 104 | 41 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.3 | 2.6 | 173 | 19 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 912.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 3.7 | 21 | 33 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 192.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 246 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 4.1 | 116 | 37 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 96.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.5 | 3.1 | 167 | 20 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 924.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.5 | 3.4 | 80 | 26 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 142.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 111 | 36 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 4.3 | 118 | 38 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.3 | 3.8 | 171 | 19 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 923.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.7 | 4.9 | 91 | 27 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 52 | 153.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zagayu?
Now 26.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 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 Zagayu today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Zagayu?
Local time is 04:59. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Zagayu?
Zagayu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zagayu?
DEM 1,284 m.
Where is Zagayu located?
It is at -2.95000, 33.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zagayu in?
It is in Tanzania.