Location & Surroundings
Mkuru is a stream in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 774 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katete, 30 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 62 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 49' 0" S, 31° 57' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 774 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 77 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:32
- Sunrise 05:15
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Weather in Mkuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mkuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 39.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,013.9 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 | 30.0 | 2.7 | 89 | 26 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 39.7 | 1.6 | 239 | 13 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 959.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.9 | 110 | 23 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 146.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 92 | 43 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.5 | 1.4 | 44 | 30 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 128.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 39.4 | 4.7 | 155 | 12 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 908.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 3.9 | 122 | 26 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 238.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 111 | 40 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.8 | 2.6 | 69 | 29 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 124.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.1 | 1.1 | 205 | 16 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 682.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 4.2 | 98 | 29 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.0 | 87 | 41 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.2 | 3.3 | 37 | 31 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 97.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mkuru?
Now 30.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 39.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 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 Mkuru today?
Sunrise around 05:15 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Mkuru?
Local time is 19:32. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mkuru?
Mkuru is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mkuru?
DEM 774 m.
Where is Mkuru located?
It is at -13.81667, 31.95000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mkuru in?
It is in Zambia.