Location & Surroundings
Mkumbutu is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,068 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sesheke, 68 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sesheke Airport, 68 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
16° 55' 0" S, 24° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1068 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 01:57
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mkumbutu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkumbutu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 25.0 | 2.6 | 69 | 48 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 2.6 | 60 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.7 | 25 | 45 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 2.8 | 141 | 20 | 1,007.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 90 | 713.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 4.2 | 96 | 35 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 134.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 1.7 | 27 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 4.1 | 86 | 42 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 64.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.5 | 3.3 | 91 | 22 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 642.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.7 | 3.0 | 72 | 43 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 174.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.7 | 28 | 60 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 3.0 | 100 | 48 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.6 | 4.9 | 123 | 14 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 865.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.5 | 4.5 | 98 | 20 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 274.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkumbutu?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 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 Mkumbutu today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Mkumbutu?
Local time is 01:57. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mkumbutu?
Mkumbutu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mkumbutu?
DEM 1,068 m.
Where is Mkumbutu located?
It is at -16.91667, 24.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkumbutu in?
It is in Zambia.