Location & Surroundings
Mshashu is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,073 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 11 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 515 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chipata, 8 km away.
Also known as: Mshasho
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
13° 32' 26" S, 32° 40' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1073 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:03
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mshashu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mshashu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 22.4 | 2.4 | 107 | 53 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 5.6 | 76 | 40 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 107.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 3.6 | 95 | 24 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 922.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 4.6 | 93 | 36 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 177.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 3.3 | 102 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 5.7 | 85 | 37 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.0 | 4.9 | 86 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 883.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 4.2 | 105 | 35 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 4.0 | 124 | 52 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 6.1 | 96 | 44 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 4.9 | 84 | 23 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 883.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 3.1 | 113 | 36 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 113.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.4 | 3.5 | 128 | 49 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mshashu?
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 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 Mshashu today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Mshashu?
Local time is 11:03. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mshashu?
Mshashu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mshashu?
DEM 1,073 m.
Where is Mshashu located?
It is at -13.54054, 32.67452 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mshashu in?
It is in Zambia.