Location & Surroundings
Lungwe is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 817 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 23 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 355 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 110 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° 2' 26" S, 31° 16' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 817 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,246 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:40
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lungwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lungwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 900 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.6 | 3.8 | 114 | 40 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 3.8 | 107 | 42 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.9 | 2.6 | 124 | 17 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 900.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 4.7 | 139 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 271.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 4.2 | 118 | 31 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 3.2 | 83 | 29 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.8 | 1.4 | 20 | 15 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 902.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 136 | 23 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 267.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 1.9 | 121 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 4.8 | 54 | 35 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.2 | 1.3 | 2 | 13 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 900.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 3.7 | 157 | 21 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 263.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 1.7 | 87 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lungwe?
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 900 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 Lungwe today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Lungwe?
Local time is 11:40. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lungwe?
Lungwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lungwe?
DEM 817 m.
Where is Lungwe located?
It is at -14.04066, 31.27742 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lungwe in?
It is in Zambia.