Location & Surroundings
Mpata Gorge is a gorge(s) in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 609 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 76 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 465 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 11 km away.
Basic Data
- Type gorge(s) (GRGE)
- a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 18' 0" S, 32° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 609 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:32
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Weather in Mpata Gorge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpata Gorge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 40.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 940 W/m2.
Temperature
32.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,013.2 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 | 32.3 | 0.8 | 27 | 25 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 40.5 | 3.2 | 277 | 14 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 940.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 2.7 | 61 | 25 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 180.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.0 | 97 | 51 | 1,009.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 1.0 | 94 | 32 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 125.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 42.4 | 1.5 | 105 | 11 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 908.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 3.8 | 36 | 27 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 139.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.5 | 104 | 40 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.8 | 2.4 | 58 | 31 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 119.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 40.4 | 1.7 | 339 | 14 | 1,002.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 758.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.5 | 3.5 | 93 | 24 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 1.3 | 68 | 39 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.6 | 2.7 | 42 | 30 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 97.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpata Gorge?
Now 32.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 40.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 940 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 Mpata Gorge today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Mpata Gorge?
Local time is 16:32. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpata Gorge?
Mpata Gorge is a gorge(s).
What is the elevation of Mpata Gorge?
DEM 609 m.
Where is Mpata Gorge located?
It is at -13.30000, 32.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpata Gorge in?
It is in Zambia.