Location & Surroundings
Mtapira is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 635 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 88 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° 16' 0" S, 33° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1182 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 237 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:20
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mtapira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mtapira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 711 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 31.7 | 3.2 | 122 | 21 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 4.1 | 97 | 47 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 4.9 | 78 | 52 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 4.0 | 74 | 38 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 103.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 2.1 | 79 | 21 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 710.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 4.3 | 77 | 34 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 39.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 4.1 | 90 | 43 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 4.3 | 73 | 34 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 105.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.4 | 5.3 | 103 | 17 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 814.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 4.2 | 97 | 31 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 4.7 | 79 | 37 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 6.0 | 95 | 35 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.0 | 7.6 | 101 | 21 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 909.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mtapira?
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 711 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 Mtapira today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Mtapira?
Local time is 00:20. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mtapira?
Mtapira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mtapira?
DEM 1,182 m.
Where is Mtapira located?
It is at -12.26667, 33.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mtapira in?
It is in Zambia.