Location & Surroundings
Malata is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 977 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katete, 31 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 450 km to the west. The nearest airport is Chipata, 83 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° 14' 16" S, 32° 17' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 977 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 409 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:56
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Weather in Malata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 34.4 | 2.4 | 134 | 16 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 3.8 | 116 | 24 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 259.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 85 | 47 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 3.6 | 69 | 39 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 96.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.9 | 2.1 | 128 | 15 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 901.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 3.9 | 107 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 137.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 68 | 38 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 3.4 | 51 | 35 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 48.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.5 | 2.3 | 37 | 16 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 699.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 1.9 | 122 | 33 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 160.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 110 | 40 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 4.6 | 127 | 44 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 97.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 5.2 | 110 | 25 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 708.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malata?
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Malata today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Malata?
Local time is 23:56. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Malata?
Malata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malata?
DEM 977 m.
Where is Malata located?
It is at -14.23785, 32.29641 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malata in?
It is in Zambia.