Location & Surroundings
Puma is a pool(s) in Western Province, Zambia, at 1,030 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Senanga, 100 km to the east. The national capital Lusaka is about 640 km to the east. The nearest airport is Senanga, 100 km away.
Basic Data
- Type pool(s) (POOL)
- a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 9' 0" S, 22° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1030 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 08:56
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Weather in Puma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 41.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 25.7 | 0.5 | 147 | 22 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 2.0 | 149 | 18 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 66.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 41.5 | 3.8 | 116 | 9 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 919.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 1.3 | 139 | 15 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 332.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 2.3 | 95 | 22 | 1,008.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.7 | 3.8 | 97 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 81 | 38.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.3 | 5.3 | 56 | 11 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 753.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 7.0 | 128 | 23 | 1,008.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 56 | 317.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.2 | 5.0 | 110 | 43 | 1,010.3 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 5.8 | 75 | 44 | 1,014.3 | 0.74 / 0.81 | 98 | 58.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.6 | 4.3 | 65 | 13 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 77 | 772.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.9 | 4.5 | 194 | 27 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 341.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.2 | 4.2 | 112 | 33 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puma?
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 41.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 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 Puma today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Puma?
Local time is 08:56. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Puma?
Puma is a pool(s).
What is the elevation of Puma?
DEM 1,030 m.
Where is Puma located?
It is at -16.15000, 22.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puma in?
It is in Zambia.