Location & Surroundings
Luanda is a wetland in Muchinga, Zambia, at 609 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 87 km to the east. The national capital Lusaka is about 570 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 130 km away.
Overview
Luanda is swamp in Zambia.
It is located in Zambia.
The elevation is around 609 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Type wetland (WTLD)
- an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 11' 0" S, 32° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 609 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:41
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Weather in Luanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 39.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 938 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 27.0 | 2.4 | 116 | 37 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 5.3 | 93 | 34 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 121.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.1 | 5.0 | 106 | 15 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 938.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 3.8 | 99 | 22 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 230.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.2 | 258 | 38 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 4.8 | 76 | 34 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 117.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.7 | 2.6 | 83 | 15 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 879.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 5.1 | 70 | 27 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 92.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 1.6 | 103 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 2.7 | 53 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 97.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 41.5 | 2.9 | 279 | 13 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 949.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.5 | 5.2 | 86 | 25 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 206.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.4 | 0.5 | 62 | 36 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luanda?
Now 27.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 39.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 938 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 Luanda today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Luanda?
Local time is 08:41. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Luanda?
Luanda is a wetland.
What is the elevation of Luanda?
DEM 609 m.
Where is Luanda located?
It is at -12.18333, 32.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luanda in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry