Location & Surroundings
Bukanda is a stream in Central Province, Zambia, at 1,206 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mkushi, 48 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 220 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabwe, about 140 km away.
Also known as: Buganda
Overview
Bukanda is river in Zambia.
It is located in Central Province, Zambia.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Located in Central Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 57' 0" S, 29° 41' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1206 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:53
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bukanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (68 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 22.0 | 1.4 | 68 | 27 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 4.6 | 62 | 18 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 107.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 4.5 | 128 | 11 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 963.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.1 | 68 | 21 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 300.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 2.5 | 83 | 29 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 4.1 | 32 | 16 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 109.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.9 | 4.8 | 123 | 10 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 960.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 1.4 | 78 | 20 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 296.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 2.2 | 56 | 28 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 4.7 | 47 | 19 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.9 | 5.8 | 124 | 12 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 906.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.4 | 160 | 27 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 290.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.3 | 5.4 | 127 | 30 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukanda?
Now 22.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 963 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 Bukanda today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Bukanda?
Local time is 11:53. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukanda?
Bukanda is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bukanda?
DEM 1,206 m.
Where is Bukanda located?
It is at -13.95000, 29.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukanda in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry