Location & Surroundings
Malua is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 7 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 635 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 92 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
12° 14' 0" S, 33° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1136 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 252 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:02
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Malua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 31.8 | 3.0 | 117 | 21 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 4.2 | 97 | 46 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 57.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 5.0 | 78 | 52 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 4.0 | 73 | 38 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 103.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 2.2 | 79 | 21 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 694.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 4.4 | 79 | 33 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 39.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 4.2 | 87 | 42 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 4.3 | 73 | 33 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 105.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.4 | 5.1 | 100 | 17 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 797.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 4.2 | 96 | 31 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 4.7 | 79 | 37 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 6.0 | 95 | 35 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.1 | 7.7 | 101 | 21 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 898.4 | 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 Malua?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 Malua today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Malua?
Local time is 01:02. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Malua?
Malua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malua?
DEM 1,136 m.
Where is Malua located?
It is at -12.23333, 33.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malua in?
It is in Zambia.