Location & Surroundings
Petro is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,063 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinda, 25 km to the north. The national capital Lusaka is about 385 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mfuwe Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: Petros
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° 25' 39" S, 31° 43' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1063 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 938 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:16
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 30 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Petro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Petro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 37.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 968 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,013.2 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 | 24.9 | 2.0 | 98 | 25 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 1.9 | 127 | 36 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 2.6 | 63 | 25 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 120.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.4 | 1.6 | 246 | 10 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 968.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 2.0 | 176 | 25 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 281.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 56 | 28 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 4.9 | 35 | 26 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 120.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 39.8 | 2.2 | 120 | 9 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 960.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.9 | 2.6 | 159 | 18 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 274.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 61 | 27 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 3.7 | 85 | 29 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 119.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.5 | 3.0 | 117 | 11 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 956.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.5 | 3.6 | 150 | 23 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 277.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Petro?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 37.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 968 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 Petro today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Petro?
Local time is 06:16. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Petro?
Petro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Petro?
DEM 1,063 m.
Where is Petro located?
It is at -14.42737, 31.71893 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Petro in?
It is in Zambia.