Location & Surroundings
Mpanshya is a mission in Lusaka Province, Zambia, at 748 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luangwa, 95 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lower Zambezi Royal Airport, 83 km away.
Basic Data
- Type mission (MSSN)
- a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 6' 0" S, 29° 43' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 748 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 122 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:09
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Nearby
Weather in Mpanshya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpanshya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 934 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 24.7 | 3.1 | 116 | 38 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 3.1 | 104 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 933.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 3.4 | 131 | 38 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 291.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 123 | 47 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 3.1 | 94 | 32 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 98.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 3.1 | 130 | 14 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 934.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 3.3 | 133 | 27 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 293.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 90 | 31 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.3 | 3.8 | 88 | 24 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.1 | 3.6 | 116 | 12 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 938.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 3.4 | 133 | 23 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 285.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 83 | 31 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.0 | 3.7 | 104 | 26 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 100.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpanshya?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 934 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 14:09. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpanshya?
Mpanshya is a mission.
What is the elevation of Mpanshya?
DEM 748 m.
Where is Mpanshya located?
It is at -15.10000, 29.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpanshya in?
It is in Zambia.