Location & Surroundings
Mpondo is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,122 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 65 km to the northeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 575 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 68 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' 0" S, 32° 53' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1122 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 181 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:10
- Sunrise 05:11
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mpondo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpondo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 25.9 | 2.9 | 75 | 32 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 3.2 | 101 | 41 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 5.1 | 100 | 31 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 97.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.8 | 4.7 | 110 | 17 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 909.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 3.7 | 99 | 31 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 202.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 4.0 | 128 | 44 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 6.1 | 106 | 53 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 90.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.1 | 4.9 | 137 | 26 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 805.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.3 | 3.7 | 100 | 43 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 222.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.8 | 108 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 4.3 | 102 | 40 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 134.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.5 | 2.3 | 147 | 16 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 949.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.2 | 3.9 | 97 | 38 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 207.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpondo?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.8 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 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 Mpondo today?
Sunrise around 05:11 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 41m.
What is the local time in Mpondo?
Local time is 06:10. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpondo?
Mpondo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpondo?
DEM 1,122 m.
Where is Mpondo located?
It is at -12.80000, 32.88333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpondo in?
It is in Zambia.