Location & Surroundings
Mpanshya is a settlement in Lusaka Province, Zambia, at 743 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luangwa, 93 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lower Zambezi Royal Airport, 83 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
15° 6' 30" S, 29° 43' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 743 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 682 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:30
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mpanshya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpanshya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 931 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,011.6 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 | 33.6 | 3.4 | 110 | 22 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 3.1 | 136 | 44 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 290.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 110 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 2.9 | 96 | 34 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 98.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.9 | 3.1 | 121 | 17 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 930.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 3.4 | 131 | 27 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 292.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 76 | 31 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 3.8 | 94 | 25 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 100.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 38.0 | 3.7 | 133 | 13 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 937.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 3.0 | 134 | 23 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 247.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 96 | 31 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 3.5 | 103 | 27 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.7 | 4.7 | 127 | 13 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 936.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpanshya?
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 931 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 Mpanshya today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Mpanshya?
Local time is 23:30. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpanshya?
Mpanshya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpanshya?
DEM 743 m.
Where is Mpanshya located?
It is at -15.10841, 29.73077 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpanshya in?
It is in Zambia.