Location & Surroundings
Mafuta is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,042 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 31 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 530 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chipata, 25 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
13° 22' 14" S, 32° 44' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1042 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 530 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:08
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mafuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mafuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 32.1 | 3.7 | 128 | 19 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 4.0 | 119 | 28 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 257.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 3.8 | 128 | 40 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 5.5 | 109 | 35 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 3.0 | 106 | 17 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 918.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 3.9 | 107 | 30 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 258.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 3.3 | 114 | 40 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 5.8 | 88 | 34 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.3 | 3.1 | 88 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 915.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 5.2 | 76 | 31 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 246.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 3.1 | 87 | 47 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 6.0 | 61 | 38 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.6 | 1.7 | 109 | 14 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 911.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mafuta?
Now 32.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 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 Mafuta today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mafuta?
Local time is 22:08. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mafuta?
Mafuta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mafuta?
DEM 1,042 m.
Where is Mafuta located?
It is at -13.37064, 32.73551 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mafuta in?
It is in Zambia.