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Muchinga, Zambia

Mpunda

Mpunda is a locality in Muchinga, Zambia, 1,530 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:03
9.15° S, 32.47° EElevation 1,530 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Mpundaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low29° / 16°
Rain this month29mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mpunda at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

251 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Mpunda

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct27°17°0.6 mm
Sun1 Nov26°18°7.6 mm
Mon2 Nov25°17°2.5 mm
Tue3 Nov26°17°10.6 mm
Wed4 Nov27°17°
Thu5 Nov30°17°
Fri6 Nov30°19°
Sat7 Nov30°19°
Sun8 Nov29°19°

When to go to Mpunda

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474752639198999787744851
High24°24°24°24°24°23°23°25°28°29°28°25°
Low16°16°16°15°14°12°11°12°14°16°16°16°
Rain (mm)25124523714126111329107224
Wet days302528184111141427

What's on in Mpunda

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zambia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Mpunda

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mpunda

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Sumbawanga 55 km →2019 · 143 km
5.3Mlowo 64 km ↖1984 · 45 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 50 km
5.1Mlowo 26 km ↖1985 · 56 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mpunda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mpunda.
What is the hottest month in Mpunda?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Mpunda?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mpunda?
January is the wettest month with about 251 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.