Location & Surroundings
Mapala is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,028 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalabo, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 600 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kalabo Airport, 11 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
15° 4' 0" S, 22° 43' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1028 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 10:30
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mapala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 38.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 18.0 | 2.7 | 106 | 36 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 4.2 | 72 | 34 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 54.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.0 | 0.4 | 16 | 11 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 891.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 0.8 | 254 | 19 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 364.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.4 | 95 | 24 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 20 | 23 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 46.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.8 | 5.0 | 337 | 12 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 826.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 1.0 | 313 | 21 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 332.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.4 | 5.0 | 19 | 39 | 1,007.1 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 5.6 | 353 | 49 | 1,010.5 | 0.14 / 0.38 | 8 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.3 | 3.0 | 311 | 18 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 834.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 2.5 | 26 | 27 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 297.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 3.4 | 358 | 48 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapala?
Now 18.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 38.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 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 Mapala today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Mapala?
Local time is 10:30. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapala?
Mapala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapala?
DEM 1,028 m.
Where is Mapala located?
It is at -15.06667, 22.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapala in?
It is in Zambia.