Location & Surroundings
Kufoma is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 883 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 340 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 140 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° 21' 0" S, 31° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 883 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:30
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kufoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kufoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 882 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 24.9 | 3.8 | 59 | 51 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.6 | 1.8 | 3 | 21 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 882.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 2.9 | 141 | 45 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 147.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 3.1 | 123 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 4.4 | 73 | 42 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 99.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.9 | 2.3 | 116 | 19 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 846.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 3.8 | 139 | 35 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 122.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 3.7 | 106 | 47 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.8 | 5.1 | 106 | 43 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 100.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 4.6 | 112 | 26 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 745.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 5.5 | 120 | 46 | 1,014.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 152.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 4.9 | 120 | 63 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.3 | 5.1 | 107 | 51 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 101.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kufoma?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 882 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 Kufoma today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Kufoma?
Local time is 15:30. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kufoma?
Kufoma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kufoma?
DEM 883 m.
Where is Kufoma located?
It is at -14.35000, 31.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kufoma in?
It is in Zambia.