Location & Surroundings
Mkopeka is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 988 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 140 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° 24' 0" S, 31° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 988 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 12:53
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mkopeka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkopeka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
5.2 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 21.1 | 5.2 | 117 | 43 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 5.2 | 114 | 47 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.4 | 2.8 | 121 | 17 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 907.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 5.0 | 143 | 25 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 272.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 4.8 | 108 | 34 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 4.3 | 99 | 33 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 90.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.5 | 1.2 | 73 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 906.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 3.3 | 140 | 25 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 268.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 2.1 | 98 | 42 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 5.0 | 57 | 35 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.7 | 0.7 | 345 | 13 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 904.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 4.4 | 163 | 24 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 214.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 2.3 | 66 | 33 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkopeka?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 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 Mkopeka today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mkopeka?
Local time is 12:53. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mkopeka?
Mkopeka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mkopeka?
DEM 988 m.
Where is Mkopeka located?
It is at -14.40000, 31.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkopeka in?
It is in Zambia.