Location & Surroundings
Namzunga is a settlement in North-Western, Zambia, at 547 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, about 110 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 495 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, 48 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° 50' 0" S, 32° 2' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 547 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 560 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:13
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Weather in Namzunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Namzunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
4.7 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 29.3 | 4.7 | 94 | 20 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 44 | 34 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 1.3 | 108 | 27 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.0 | 3.2 | 104 | 12 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 890.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 4.9 | 88 | 22 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 263.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 0.5 | 7 | 34 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 3.4 | 71 | 31 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.2 | 1.8 | 107 | 12 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 890.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.4 | 4.4 | 81 | 23 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 262.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 70 | 40 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 2.9 | 72 | 37 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.0 | 0.7 | 99 | 12 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 888.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.3 | 4.5 | 74 | 22 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 249.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Namzunga?
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.9 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 Namzunga today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Namzunga?
Local time is 07:13. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Namzunga?
Namzunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Namzunga?
DEM 547 m.
Where is Namzunga located?
It is at -12.83333, 32.03333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Namzunga in?
It is in Zambia.