Location & Surroundings
Zigaya is a settlement in Tanga, Tanzania, at 102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mlalo, 33 km to the southwest. The national capital Dodoma is about 410 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tanga Airport, 44 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° 41' 54" S, 39° 6' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 102 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 466 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:40
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Zigaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zigaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
5.8 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 29.2 | 5.8 | 124 | 59 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 154 | 88 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 161.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.5 | 149 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 2.8 | 161 | 70 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 31 | 144.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 6.1 | 124 | 53 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 6 | 917.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 129 | 88 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 186.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 211 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 0.5 | 59 | 68 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 37 | 128.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.1 | 6.7 | 112 | 57 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 905.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 2.4 | 110 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 184.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 147 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 0.8 | 101 | 65 | 1,015.6 | 0.02 / 0.12 | 53 | 102.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.4 | 6.1 | 115 | 56 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 874.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zigaya?
Now 29.2 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 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 Zigaya today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Zigaya?
Local time is 00:40. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Zigaya?
Zigaya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zigaya?
DEM 102 m.
Where is Zigaya located?
It is at -4.69832, 39.11293 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zigaya in?
It is in Tanzania.