Location & Surroundings
Mtanda is a stream in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 534 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, about 105 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 480 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 31 km away.
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
12° 59' 0" S, 31° 57' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 534 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 13:03
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Nearby
Weather in Mtanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mtanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 39.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 28.4 | 1.3 | 85 | 44 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 2.8 | 73 | 36 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.2 | 3.5 | 117 | 16 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 890.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.4 | 3.9 | 91 | 25 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 211.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 1.2 | 162 | 41 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 3.2 | 112 | 38 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 104.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.3 | 3.4 | 109 | 18 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 857.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 3.3 | 87 | 26 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 226.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.0 | 1.5 | 176 | 42 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 3.7 | 92 | 34 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 105.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.8 | 3.8 | 119 | 17 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 879.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 3.5 | 104 | 24 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 119.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 1.7 | 158 | 40 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mtanda?
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.4 to 39.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 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 Mtanda today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Mtanda?
Local time is 13:03. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mtanda?
Mtanda is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mtanda?
DEM 534 m.
Where is Mtanda located?
It is at -12.98333, 31.95000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mtanda in?
It is in Zambia.