Location & Surroundings
Mtunka is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 966 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Petauke, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 350 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 125 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
14° 13' 0" S, 31° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 966 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 13:26
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mtunka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mtunka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 923 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 22.6 | 2.0 | 115 | 57 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 4.4 | 123 | 50 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 101.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.2 | 2.7 | 114 | 21 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 922.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 6.0 | 126 | 34 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 279.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 2.6 | 122 | 42 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 3.2 | 105 | 31 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.3 | 1.3 | 170 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 883.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 4.7 | 129 | 24 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 172.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.2 | 1.7 | 76 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 2.6 | 67 | 26 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.7 | 1.3 | 169 | 11 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 973.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 3.5 | 142 | 22 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 289.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 2.8 | 83 | 33 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mtunka?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 923 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 Mtunka today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Mtunka?
Local time is 13:26. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mtunka?
Mtunka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mtunka?
DEM 966 m.
Where is Mtunka located?
It is at -14.21667, 31.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mtunka in?
It is in Zambia.