Location & Surroundings
Mwanda is a settlement in Muchinga, Zambia, at 546 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mpika, about 120 km to the northwest. The national capital Lusaka is about 505 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 62 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° 43' 0" S, 32° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 546 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 10:29
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mwanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mwanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 38.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 24.4 | 1.8 | 167 | 37 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 3.0 | 126 | 31 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.2 | 1.3 | 249 | 15 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 899.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.2 | 2.2 | 97 | 22 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 256.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.7 | 128 | 35 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 2.5 | 91 | 34 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.5 | 1.6 | 286 | 14 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 900.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 3.9 | 73 | 23 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 253.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.5 | 1.7 | 140 | 35 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 43 | 35 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 41.1 | 1.7 | 273 | 13 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 900.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 3.8 | 82 | 23 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 234.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.3 | 1.6 | 90 | 32 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mwanda?
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 38.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 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 Mwanda today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mwanda?
Local time is 10:29. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mwanda?
Mwanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mwanda?
DEM 546 m.
Where is Mwanda located?
It is at -12.71667, 32.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mwanda in?
It is in Zambia.