Location & Surroundings
Mpando is a settlement in Muchinga, Zambia, at 1,515 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Serenje, 73 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 390 km to the southwest. 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
12° 48' 30" S, 30° 44' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1515 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mpando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 960 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.9 | 98 | 51 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 2.6 | 127 | 60 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 102 | 39 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 111.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.5 | 2.9 | 180 | 16 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 960.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.8 | 119 | 33 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 127.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 3.7 | 92 | 45 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 3.5 | 48 | 36 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 120.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.5 | 0.8 | 133 | 16 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 836.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 1.8 | 94 | 30 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 2.1 | 27 | 48 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.8 | 16 | 45 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 109.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 4.0 | 140 | 16 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 816.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.9 | 2.6 | 112 | 38 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 110.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpando?
Now 22.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.9 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 Mpando today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Mpando?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpando?
Mpando is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpando?
DEM 1,515 m.
Where is Mpando located?
It is at -12.80823, 30.74620 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpando in?
It is in Zambia.