Location & Surroundings
Kapini is a settlement in Central Province, Zambia, at 1,125 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusaka West, 72 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is 90 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabwe, 78 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
14° 44' 44" S, 27° 48' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1125 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:08
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kapini
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapini, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 25.0 | 2.3 | 141 | 27 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 2.1 | 101 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 74 | 31 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 70.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.9 | 2.8 | 193 | 13 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 873.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 1.8 | 131 | 23 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 243.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 81 | 37 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 4.5 | 70 | 26 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 71.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.0 | 1.2 | 147 | 12 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 803.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.2 | 1.9 | 86 | 25 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 198.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 4.7 | 65 | 27 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 5.9 | 81 | 28 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.6 | 5.5 | 122 | 17 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 820.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.6 | 5.3 | 89 | 32 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 270.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapini?
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 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 Kapini today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kapini?
Local time is 02:08. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapini?
Kapini is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapini?
DEM 1,125 m.
Where is Kapini located?
It is at -14.74550, 27.80524 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapini in?
It is in Zambia.