Location & Surroundings
Mpalapala is a mountain in Northern Province, Zambia, at 1,440 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luwingu, 45 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 615 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasama, 87 km away.
Also known as: Mpalapata Hill
Overview
Mpalapala is mountain in Zambia.
It is located in Northern Province, Zambia.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Located in Northern Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 13' 31" S, 30° 20' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1440 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 12:11
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mpalapala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpalapala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 20.5 | 1.3 | 40 | 56 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 1.2 | 100 | 32 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 3.2 | 312 | 26 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 675.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.2 | 356 | 37 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 87.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.2 | 1 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 2.0 | 32 | 40 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 1.6 | 167 | 22 | 1,006.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 61 | 661.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 3.5 | 20 | 44 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 120.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.6 | 0.4 | 180 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 1.8 | 24 | 34 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.7 | 3.3 | 137 | 13 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 896.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 4.6 | 334 | 39 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 243.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 1.9 | 19 | 62 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpalapala?
Now 20.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 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 Mpalapala today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Mpalapala?
Local time is 12:11. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpalapala?
Mpalapala is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Mpalapala?
DEM 1,440 m.
Where is Mpalapala located?
It is at -10.22526, 30.33431 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpalapala in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry