Location & Surroundings
Mdika is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 931 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 22 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 515 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chipata, 13 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° 26' 0" S, 32° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 931 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:11
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mdika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mdika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
5.4 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 34.5 | 5.4 | 83 | 22 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 3.6 | 108 | 34 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 137.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 3.3 | 130 | 51 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 5.2 | 105 | 42 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 5.1 | 92 | 22 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 913.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 3.2 | 111 | 34 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 128.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 3.6 | 128 | 47 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 6.6 | 95 | 41 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 112.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.6 | 5.1 | 82 | 19 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 931.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 3.1 | 116 | 32 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 199.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 4.2 | 130 | 46 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 7.0 | 95 | 38 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 114.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.6 | 4.6 | 89 | 20 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 926.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mdika?
Now 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 913 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 Mdika today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Mdika?
Local time is 22:11. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mdika?
Mdika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mdika?
DEM 931 m.
Where is Mdika located?
It is at -13.43333, 32.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mdika in?
It is in Zambia.