Location & Surroundings
Msala is a stream in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 850 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinda, 33 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 400 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 81 km away.
Also known as: Msara
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 56' 4" S, 31° 39' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 850 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 44 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:39
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Msala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Msala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 38.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (68 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,014.9 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 | 29.5 | 1.7 | 68 | 25 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.1 | 1.4 | 299 | 11 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 961.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 1.7 | 140 | 18 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 279.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 125 | 35 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.7 | 4.4 | 38 | 27 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 117.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 41.1 | 0.6 | 316 | 10 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 956.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 2.5 | 169 | 16 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 276.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 66 | 27 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.0 | 2.5 | 76 | 22 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 118.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 41.8 | 1.0 | 11 | 10 | 1,003.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 952.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 1.5 | 71 | 16 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 263.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 1.4 | 101 | 27 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.2 | 3.7 | 33 | 24 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 117.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Msala?
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 38.1 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 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 Msala today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Msala?
Local time is 14:39. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Msala?
Msala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Msala?
DEM 850 m.
Where is Msala located?
It is at -13.93435, 31.65926 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Msala in?
It is in Zambia.