Location & Surroundings
Bumba is a stream in Southern Province, Zambia, at 1,395 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Serenje, 85 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 405 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 150 km away.
Also known as: Umba
Overview
Bumba is river in Zambia.
It is located in Zambia.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Located in Zambia
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 37' 30" S, 30° 43' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1395 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:31
- Sunrise 05:25
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 967 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
5.0 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 27.3 | 5.0 | 109 | 29 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 5.4 | 102 | 15 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 966.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bumba?
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 967 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 Bumba today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Bumba?
Local time is 13:31. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bumba?
Bumba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bumba?
DEM 1,395 m.
Where is Bumba located?
It is at -12.62497, 30.71774 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bumba in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry