Location & Surroundings
Kapala is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,005 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 135 km away.
Also known as: Kapaya
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
14° 22' 51" S, 31° 24' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1005 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 102 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:24
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kapala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 W/m2.
Temperature
34.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 34.7 | 0.9 | 82 | 18 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 152 | 31 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 267.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 2.4 | 120 | 45 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 4.0 | 57 | 37 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 90.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.9 | 1.0 | 299 | 15 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 894.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 5.0 | 141 | 29 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 150.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 99 | 38 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 4.2 | 60 | 32 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 59.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.2 | 2.3 | 103 | 14 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 817.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 4.5 | 116 | 24 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 125.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 3.5 | 95 | 37 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 5.1 | 100 | 41 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 91.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.8 | 4.2 | 122 | 22 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 870.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapala?
Now 34.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 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 Kapala today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kapala?
Local time is 00:24. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapala?
Kapala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapala?
DEM 1,005 m.
Where is Kapala located?
It is at -14.38078, 31.41329 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapala in?
It is in Zambia.