Location & Surroundings
Mpalapata is a settlement in Northern Province, Zambia, at 1,384 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luwingu, 48 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 620 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kasama, 84 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
10° 13' 0" S, 30° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1384 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 395 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:53
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Nearby
Weather in Mpalapata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpalapata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 20.4 | 1.2 | 35 | 56 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 1.2 | 101 | 32 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 2.9 | 315 | 26 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 667.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 2.1 | 354 | 37 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 79.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.3 | 359 | 62 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 2.0 | 33 | 40 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.0 | 1.5 | 169 | 23 | 1,006.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 66 | 660.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 18 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 111.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.6 | 0.3 | 214 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 1.8 | 24 | 34 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 107.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.6 | 3.3 | 137 | 13 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 892.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 4.6 | 333 | 39 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 244.6 | 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 Mpalapata?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Mpalapata today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Mpalapata?
Local time is 10:53. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpalapata?
Mpalapata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpalapata?
DEM 1,384 m.
Where is Mpalapata located?
It is at -10.21667, 30.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpalapata in?
It is in Zambia.