Location & Surroundings
Mpanta Point is a hill in Luapula Province, Zambia, at 1,166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Samfya, 32 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 470 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mansa Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: Panta Point · Mpanta
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 27' 0" S, 29° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1166 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 11:14
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mpanta Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpanta Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 888 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,015.3 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 | 21.0 | 4.0 | 105 | 40 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 5.2 | 96 | 36 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 1.0 | 84 | 20 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 888.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 5.9 | 115 | 24 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 285.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 3.7 | 102 | 33 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 5.2 | 95 | 32 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 1.0 | 97 | 16 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 909.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 3.6 | 112 | 26 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 292.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.8 | 4.1 | 89 | 43 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 4.6 | 80 | 41 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 75.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 2.0 | 335 | 18 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 896.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 150 | 26 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 289.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.1 | 3.3 | 68 | 42 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpanta Point?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 888 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 Mpanta Point today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Mpanta Point?
Local time is 11:14. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpanta Point?
Mpanta Point is a hill.
What is the elevation of Mpanta Point?
DEM 1,166 m.
Where is Mpanta Point located?
It is at -11.45000, 29.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpanta Point in?
It is in Zambia.