Location & Surroundings
Mikunku is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,027 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 22 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 525 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chipata, 17 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° 27' 0" S, 32° 43' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1027 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 363 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:33
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mikunku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mikunku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 33.5 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 951 W/m2.
Temperature
33.0 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 33.0 | 3.9 | 95 | 21 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 101 | 32 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 261.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 3.0 | 144 | 47 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 5.9 | 105 | 33 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 117.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 4.7 | 82 | 18 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 951.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 3.7 | 98 | 31 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 263.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 2.8 | 131 | 44 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 6.6 | 77 | 37 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 119.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.9 | 5.4 | 80 | 18 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 952.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 4.5 | 90 | 29 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 263.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 3.1 | 113 | 42 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 7.2 | 76 | 44 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 119.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.3 | 5.5 | 71 | 19 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 944.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mikunku?
Now 33.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 33.5 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 951 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 Mikunku today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Mikunku?
Local time is 23:33. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mikunku?
Mikunku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mikunku?
DEM 1,027 m.
Where is Mikunku located?
It is at -13.45000, 32.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mikunku in?
It is in Zambia.